Idiopathic neuropathy
Can any of you tell me how you work up idiopathic neuropathy? What labs do you order? What is your treatment?
***List your algorithm***
I usually rule out superficial neuritis secondary to arthritis/spurring (via tinels), rule out lumbar issues, rule out DM, rule out neuroma (mulders click), rule out radiculopathy in their history. Check sharp dull, swmf, vibratory sensation. If I can't find a cause, I refer to Neurology for NCV/EMG, and allow them to start patients on nerve pain...
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