How long does it take for damaged nerves to repair themselves?
Good question. Which nerves? I have only personal experience; it took many years for me to get full feeling iafter a bad thumb-wrist area laceration, although I had 90% use of thumb and grip, shortly after surgical repair around 1950. Those were “peripheral” nerves, and I had thought they only repaired the tendons.“…The Nervous system injuries affect over 90,000 people every year. It is estimated that spinal cord injuries alone affect 10,000 each year……The nervous system is divided into two parts: the central nervous system, which consists of the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system, which consists of cranial and spinal nerves along with their associated ganglia.While the peripheral nervous system has an intrinsic ability for repair and regeneration, the central nervous system is, for the most part, incapable of self-repair and regeneration. There is currently no treatment for recovering human nerve function after injury to the central nervous system. In addition, multiple attempts at nerve re-growth across the PNS-CNS transition have not been successful.There is simply not enough knowledge about regeneration in the central nervous system. In addition, although the peripheral nervous system has the capability for regeneration, much research still needs to be done to optimize the environment for maximum regrowth potential. Neuroregeneration is important clinically, as it is part of the pathogenesis of many diseases, including multiple sclerosis…” More here, but difficult to understand: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ne...Very recent studies of stem cells suggests that brain and spinal neurons can regenerate, and there is reason to be hopeful. I watch this area, especially.
Can HGH therapy repair nerve damage in humans?
It would be wise to be skeptical about repairing nerve damage with HGH. While there are a few researchers looking into this aspect of HGH, most of the research has been on increasing bone density, increasing muscle mass, increasing exercise capacity and it is approved to increase muscle mass for individuals with HIV/AIDS for rebuilding lost muscle mass, there is little confirmation that nerves are “repaired” using HGH therapy.This is not to say it is an impossibility, there just is not any empirical evidence that nerves can be repaired. If it turns out that HGH may repair nerves, it would be an astounding leap forward for many people who afflicted with a variety of diseases and afflictions.I urge caution simply because that most of the claims made are by companies that produce, (or say they produce), HGH. We are talking about the possibility of massive profits, that triggers, in me, skepticism. I may be old fashioned, but one of my hero’s is Jonas Salk, who after producing a viable polio vaccine, quite literally gave it to the world for free. How many people today would even consider such an act? The impact of Salk’s vaccine has been beyond the scope of our understanding, there are very few areas around the world where polio is a threat.As points of reference the National Institute of Health, (nih.gov) and certified well known research hospitals such as the Mayo Clinic are always available for a host of medical situations. Please be wary of any corporation that has a monetary investment in a “cure” for anything. Your tax dollars pay for abut 90% or research. Company’s spend exorbitant amounts of cash on promoting their products, most which very few people need but feel they should have.Finally, nothing would make me happier to find a way to “repair” damaged nerves, the lives affected positively would be astonishing and that is what good medicine is all about.
Can marijuana help repair nerve damage?
Without a doubt, multiple studies are currently going on to determine why. Large doses of full spectrum cannabis oil are integral to repair damage after a stroke or other traumatic brain injury.
Can weed cause nerve damage?
There are some medical conditions that are aggravated by smoking anything at all. Most obvious would be something like emphysema, but there could be others. She could have been smoking catnip and had the same problems, but for the fact that she probably wouldn't do that because there are no positive effects.Even if the medical advice is completely true, she just needs to knock off the smoking and find another way to consume her weed.Are you sure she wasn't also hitting the nitrous oxide (aka "hippie crack")? This is a known complication of chronic nitrous oxide abuse. Fortunately, it seems to go away once the use stops. I have experience with the stuff, and I can certainly see how it could become habitual. It also lasts such a short time that it's easy to conceal use from others.
Can a tattoo cause nerve damage or numbness?
I've had my tattoo for a year and two months now (and it's not my first). It was very sensitive for the first couple months, but eventually went away. Then a year went by and now I'm experiencing numbness and tingling daily in my left thigh only, which just happens to be where my tattoo is. Could this be happening because of the tattoo?
Why does Diabetes cause nerve damage?
In diabetics it is caused by the inhibited flow of blood in the tiny blood vessels that feed the nerves. When the blood glucose is higher than normal the blood is thicker (think syrup) and only flow with difficulty in the tiny blood vessels. The blood vessels that feed the periphery nerves are the smallest. If no or little blood flows in these small blood vessels the nerves gets damaged or even die.
Do sensory nerves regenerate?
Mahathi, I've had several deep cuts to my fingers and foot, so i know how you feel. I can tell you in simple terms that some sensation will return after time, but it will never feel as before. Some numbness will remain and some new sensation may feel strange. What will happen is over time you will learn to ignore these feelings except in some of those quiet moments. This is what a friend just sent me: Can nerves grow and regenerate? The answer may be yes, according to a new research published in the journal Advanced Materials. This research shows that nerves from the central system, known as neurons, can grow and regenerate with the appropriate technique. The technique uses a polymer that contains a chemical substance that mimics the acetylcholine (AC) neurotransmitter. The AC induces nerves to grow by inducing the development of what is known as neuritis, the projections that neurons have to connect one to another. So, this polymer may induce the growth of the nerves. It works like a seed for the nerve to grow. Until now, nerves can not be repaired since they are known not to grow. Human nerve function can not be regenerated until now with this treatment that seems to be working.
Can smoking cause nerve damage?
While smoking clearly causes illness, direct peripheral-nerve (arms and legs) damage is not a typical consequence. Vascular disease is a consequence and damage to small vessels can secondarily result in peripheral nerve damage. In medicine there are almost always exceptions to any generalization; however, this is the overview.
Is it possible to reverse the nerve damage that syphilis causes?
Is it possible to reverse the nerve damage that syphilis causes? If someone had syphillis for 2 years will that person ever be able to regain feeling in his penis?
Will nerve damage heal?
Peripheral nerves grow at 1 inch per month HOWEVER they need to be "in continuity" meaning if the nerve is actually cut, the two ends need to be lined up nearly perfectly. There are many possibilities for the extent of your injury. If it is transected you would need a surgical repair to get full function back though it is such a small nerve I kind of doubt that will be offered as an option. Despite this there are several good aspects: First, nerves typically roll off needles rather than get transected by them and the at least 2 types of lesser injury may occur that will heal by itself. The nerve may be bruised/demyelinated focally (neurapraxia) in which case function may return in days/weeks. The nerve may have axonal damage but without full transection...it is axons that grow at 1 inch/month so these would start reinnervating in 2 months or so. Second, if you KNOW its transected AND its a critical function then you would get immediate surgical repair (if an option). Its likely they will not know for certain and waiting for surgery until after its had a chance to reinnervate is not unreasonable. I say "if its an option" as there are not many neurosurgeons who will be willing to take on a nerve this small...maybe none. Finally, if its transected and can't be repaired you will get partial return of function from nearby nerves growing into the area.