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Originally Posted by Luvpugs  .... I see a neurologist for narcolepsy so I think I will just bring the neuropathy up at my checkup in January. Should she be able to help check to see if the neuropathy is affecting other areas? |
Maybe, although neurologists are more focused on the central nervous system. And the R-R interval test is usually done by a cardiologist or a physician.
You should be able to tell for yourself by looking at a list of symtoms. If any of them look familiar, tell the doctor about it :
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Signs and symptoms of autonomic neuropathy depend on which parts of your autonomic nervous system are most affected. They may include:
* A drop in blood pressure on standing (orthostatic hypotension), which can cause dizziness and fainting
* Trouble with urination, including diminished sensation, overflow incontinence and inability to empty your bladder completely, which can lead to urinary tract infections
* Sexual difficulties, including impotence in men, and vaginal dryness and difficulties with arousal and orgasm in women
* Difficulty digesting food (gastroparesis), which can cause a feeling of fullness after eating little, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting and heartburn
* Cardiovascular problems, such as heart rate abnormalities that may include a lack of normal heart rate changes when you exert yourself
* Heat intolerance, especially during exercise, and abnormal — usually decreased — sweating
* Sluggish pupil reaction to light and dark
* Exercise intolerance, which causes your heart rate to remain unchanged instead of increasing and decreasing in response to your activity level
* Lack of usual warning signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which include shakiness, sweating and palpitations
Autonomic neuropathy - CNN.com |
With a T1 diabetic, gastroparesis also causes blood glucose to drop after meals and to peak later on because of the delayed stomach emptying.
