Nerve Supplements for Damaged Nerves: Why a Diagnosis Comes First

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• DiabetesThe leading cause in the U.S. (NINDS). About one-third to one-half of people with diabetes have peripheral neuropathy (NIDDK). ^{1 2}
• Low vitamin B12Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet can occur, even without anemia, and can take years to show. Older adults and people on metformin or acid reducers are at higher risk. ^{3 4}
• Medicines and toxinsMayo and Cleveland Clinic list certain medicines, chemotherapy in particular, and toxin exposure. ^{5 6}
• Injury or repeated motionNerve injuries or repeated motions, and poor blood flow, are named by Mayo and NINDS. ^{5 1}
• Infection and autoimmune diseaseShingles, Lyme disease and autoimmune conditions are listed as causes. ^{5 6}
• Alcohol and other causesAlcohol use disorder, kidney or liver disorders and inherited conditions; sometimes no cause is found. ^{5 1}

Diabetes is the most common cause overall. About a third to a half of people with diabetes have peripheral neuropathy ². A B12 shortage can also cause numbness and tingling, sometimes slowly over years ³.