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Nervous System Disorders
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nerve related diseases - #13791

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I am really concerned about these nerve related diseases I keep hearing about. Just last week, my uncle was diagnosed with something called peripheral neuropathy. He’s been having this extreme tingling in his feet and hands, and I can't help but feel a bit scared because I’ve been having some weird symptoms too. Like, there are times when my fingers feel numb, and I've noticed it happens especially after sitting too long or when I wake up in the mornings. My doctor mentioned nerve related diseases might be something to look into, but I'm trying not to panic, you know? They also said it could be caused by diabetes or vitamin deficiencies. I'm only in my mid-thirties, but a lot of my family has had issues with nerve related diseases—my dad has struggled with carpal tunnel syndrome for years! Do symptoms of nerve related diseases always get worse, or can they stabilize? Any personal experiences or advice on what I should do next? I keep thinking, could this be genetic or something? I really want to understand if there’s a way to prevent this or at least manage it better. Thanks for your help!

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