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Doctors Expensive Methods to Diagnose Peripheral Neuropathy

The Doctor’s Lounge reports that many doctors use more expensive means to diagnose peripheral neuropathy than is necessary. To learn what your rights are if you have become temporarily disabled, you should contact a Miami Beach long-term disability attorney for help.

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition in which the nerves that carry signals to the brain aren’t functioning properly. Symptoms may include loss of feeling in arms or legs, burning sensation, or tingling.

One of the more common causes for the development of peripheral neuropathy is diabetes. Individuals with this condition can suffer mild, moderate, or severe symptoms.

When it comes to diagnosing the condition however, doctors tend to use more expensive means, through an MRI. Yet there are cheaper ways to diagnose this condition, which are just as effective, including a glucose tolerance test.

A study from the University of Michigan found that nearly 25% of doctors ordered MRIs for patients with symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. Yet approximately 1% chooses the less expensive glucose tolerance test.

Since there aren’t standards or guidelines in place, the hope is that further research will lead to improvements in the diagnosing of this condition.

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Long-term disability benefits may be available to those who have purchased a disability plan from a private insurer or have coverage through an employer. Unfortunately, the insurers don’t make it easy for the disabled to get access to the benefits they deserve.

When a severe medical condition makes it impossible for you to work and you’ve been denied your long-term disability benefits, an attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. can help you cut through the red tape and fight for your benefits, no matter where you live in the U.S! Contact a Miami Beach long-term disability attorney today – 1-888-234-5758.