Neuropathy Support in Oakville

Neuropathy is a term for changes involving the peripheral nerves, often felt as numbness, tingling, burning or weakness in the hands and feet. At Inside Health Clinic in Oakville, we offer a thorough assessment and a personalized, supportive plan. Our assessment looks at the factors that may be contributing in each case.

What Is Peripheral Neuropathy?

Peripheral nerves carry signals between the brain and spinal cord and the rest of the body, including sensation, movement and automatic functions such as sweating and digestion. When these nerves are affected, people may notice:

• Numbness, prickling or tingling, often starting in the feet or hands
• Burning, sharp or jabbing sensations
• Sensitivity to touch or temperature
• Muscle weakness, cramping or changes in balance
• Changes in sweating, digestion or blood pressure regulation (when autonomic nerves are involved)

For a broader look at these sensations, see our page on numbness and tingling. (Sources: NINDS, Mayo Clinic.)

Types and Common Contributors

• Diabetic neuropathy. Diabetes Canada describes neuropathy as a long-term complication of diabetes, linked to high blood sugar affecting the nerves. See also our diabetes support page.
• Chemotherapy-related neuropathy. Some chemotherapy drugs are known to affect the peripheral nerves. Our team can support you alongside your cancer care. See cancer support in Oakville.
• Idiopathic neuropathy. Sometimes no clear cause is found. A careful assessment can still identify contributing factors worth supporting.
• Nutrient-related neuropathy. Low vitamin B12, other nutrient imbalances, and excess vitamin B6 have all been linked to nerve symptoms.
• Autoimmune and infection-related neuropathy. Some autoimmune conditions and infections, including shingles and Lyme disease, are listed as possible contributors.
• Thyroid, kidney or liver-related neuropathy. Changes in these systems can affect nerve health.
• Alcohol and toxin-related neuropathy, and neuropathy after injury or nerve compression.
• Inherited neuropathies, such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

Your type and your contributing factors shape what supportive options make sense, so we do not use a one-size-fits-all approach. (Sources: Diabetes Canada, NINDS, Mayo Clinic.)

How Does Inside Health Clinic Assess Neuropathy?

Your first visit is about understanding your whole story: when symptoms began, how they behave through the day, your health history, medications and current care, nutrition, sleep, stress and activity. Your assessment may include:

• A naturopathic assessment covering symptoms, nutrition, digestion and lifestyle
• Comprehensive blood work to look at areas such as blood sugar, vitamin B12 and other nutrients, thyroid, kidney and liver markers
• A review of the areas where you feel symptoms and how they affect your daily activities

Therapies We May Recommend

Your plan is built from your assessment. We may recommend one or more of the following as supportive care:

• Laser therapy. Focused light applied to the area of concern as part of a broader plan.
• PEMF therapy. Pulsed electromagnetic field sessions that some people include in their support plan.
• Acupuncture. Offered to support comfort and relaxation.
• Chiropractic care. Included when appropriate after your assessment, as part of a supportive plan.
• Spinal decompression. Included when appropriate after your assessment, as part of a supportive plan.
• Clinical supplementation. Nutrients selected for your history and lab findings. Doses are individual, since too much of some vitamins can itself affect nerves.
• IV therapy, when appropriate after your assessment.

These options are offered as support. We do not promise specific results, and experiences vary from person to person.

What to Expect

1. Contact us. Use our Contact Us page or call 905-842-6654.
2. Assessment. We take a detailed history and decide together which tests make sense for you.
3. Review. We explain what we found in plain language and outline supportive options.
4. Your plan. You choose the steps that suit you, and we follow up and adjust as your needs change.

Frequently Asked Questions About Neuropathy

What is the difference between neuropathy and numbness or tingling?

Numbness and tingling are sensations. Neuropathy refers to changes involving the peripheral nerves, which commonly cause those sensations. Other factors can also cause them, which is why we start with an assessment. See numbness and tingling.

What type of neuropathy do you support?

Our assessment and supportive plan are available to people whose neuropathy is diabetic, chemotherapy-related, idiopathic, or related to other factors. Your plan is shaped by your history and assessment findings.

What can I expect from supportive care?

Supportive care starts with a thorough assessment, followed by a personalized plan built around your history and findings. We review your plan with you regularly and adjust it as your needs change. Experiences vary from person to person.

Can you support me during cancer care?

Yes. Our approach is complementary and supportive. It is not a replacement for any cancer treatment you are receiving. We take your current care into account when planning. See cancer support.

Are chiropractic care or spinal decompression part of your neuropathy support?

When appropriate after your assessment, chiropractic care and spinal decompression may be included as part of a supportive plan. Whether they fit depends on your history and findings, and we do not promise specific results.

What tests are part of the assessment?

It depends on your history. Most people begin with a naturopathic assessment and blood work, which can look at blood sugar, vitamin B12 and other nutrients, thyroid, kidney and liver markers.

How do I book at Inside Health Clinic in Oakville?

Use our Contact Us page or call 905-842-6654. We are at 2486 Old Bronte Rd #107, Oakville, Ontario.

Emergency: If you have sudden weakness or paralysis, trouble speaking, chest pain, trouble breathing or loss of bladder or bowel control, go to an emergency department or call 911.

References

• NINDS: Peripheral Neuropathy
• Mayo Clinic: Peripheral Neuropathy, Symptoms and Causes
• Diabetes Canada: Nerve damage

This page is for general information and is not a diagnosis. Individual experiences vary.