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Have Had Peripheral Neuropathy In Feet. Getting Cramps In Feet And Some Memory Problem. Related?

I have had peripheral neuropathy in my feet for 16 years. I also get severe cramping in my feet when they are cold. Recently I have been having difficuly recalling names or even simple words and it is quite embarrassing. Is it possible that my neuropathy and memory problems are related. I take blood pressure pills and amitriptyline for pain.Thank You
Fri, 1 Mar 2013
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Hi,
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Untreated peripheral neuropathy may result in permanent loss of nerve function, tissue damage, and muscle atrophy. It is important to receive proper treatment and management of this condition to reduce the risk for irreversible damage and other serious complications.
Chronic pain can cause sleeplessness and a decline in quality of life. Pain sufferers often experience a disruption in their ability to perform daily tasks and may suffer from depression. Symptoms of depression include
o     apathy,
o     feelings of isolation and frustration, and
o     memory loss.
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Have Had Peripheral Neuropathy In Feet. Getting Cramps In Feet And Some Memory Problem. Related?

Hi, thank you for query Untreated peripheral neuropathy may result in permanent loss of nerve function, tissue damage, and muscle atrophy. It is important to receive proper treatment and management of this condition to reduce the risk for irreversible damage and other serious complications. Chronic pain can cause sleeplessness and a decline in quality of life. Pain sufferers often experience a disruption in their ability to perform daily tasks and may suffer from depression. Symptoms of depression include o apathy, o feelings of isolation and frustration, and o memory loss.