Hope For Repairing Damaged Peripheral Nerves

Peripheral nerve damage is a common and usually irreversible condition. This is a serious condition since peripheral nerves connect the spinal cord and brain to the body. If there are no nerves, then there is no sensation or movement.

Nerve damage can occur as a result of traumatic injuries or even diabetes. When someone suffers peripheral nerve damage, they may become disabled and unable to work. When this happens, Social Security disability benefits may help a person to address their monthly financial needs.

Scientists may have found a new method to regenerate damaged peripheral nerves, as researchers have discovered that a pathway called PTEN can help prevent excessive cell growth under normal conditions. PTEN was found in the peripheral nervous system, which can prevent nerves from regenerating after there has been an injury.

With this discovery, scientists were able to block PTEN, which helped to increase nerve growth. This is an important discovery since until now it has not been known that nerves in the peripheral system could be regenerated.

Diabetes often leads to nerve damage. Not only do sufferers of diabetes have to deal with the symptoms of the disease but it can include a loss of feeling or motor skills. Peripheral nerve damage can cause:

• numbness;
• difficulty coordinating limbs;
• pain; and
• tingling.

Scientists will now work on finding out if this nerve growth will provide long-term benefits.

If you or your loved is suffering from a severe physical or mental disability, you should contact a Social Security Disability lawyer immediately to learn about your rights and determine eligibility. The process of securing Social Security Disability and/or Supplemental Security Income benefits can be difficult and overwhelming. Don't go it alone! The attorneys at LaVan & Neidenberg, located in Atlanta, Georgia, understand the inner workings of the Social Security Administration and will help you navigate the system. Call us today for a FREE legal consultation - 1-888-234-5758.