Neuropathy (nerve damage) is most commonly associated with diabetes, but there are nearly 125 other possible causes, including:
- a simple vitamin deficiency or overdose (ie. Vitamin B6)
- AIDS or HIV
- exposure to toxins or metallic poisons
- exposure to chemicals
- alcoholism
- nutritional imbalances
- complications from a kidney, liver or thyroid disorder
- abnormal blood protiens
- cancer (especially with chemotherapy treatments)
- shingles
- a traumatic injury
- entrapment (like carpal tunnel)
