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Page 1: The Most Common Medical Problem That You May Not Know About · 2018-01-05 · The pain in my legs was so bad, I was always worried that I couldn’t hold my weight and my knees would

The Most Common Medical Problem That You May Not Know About

Today’s Topic

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• What is Neuropathy?

• What causes it?

• Who gets it?

• How do you know if you have it?

• How is it treated?

Overview

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Neuropathy is not well-known, but causes widespread pain and suffering

Affects 20 Million

Neuropathy 20

Million

Alzheimer’s 5.3 Million

Epilepsy 3 Million

Rheumatoid Arthritis 2.5 Million

HIV 1 Million

Parkinson’s 1 Million

Multiple Sclerosis 1/2 Million

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Statistics

So Who Gets Neuropathy?

NOT A Result

Of Aging!

of People Over

Age 55 8%

Usually People

Over Age 40

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Statistics

But diabetes is NOT

the only cause

50% of Diabetics have Neuropathy

Common Complication of

Diabetes

What About Diabetes & Neuropathy?

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Neuropathy

= Nerve

Sickness

What Is Neuropathy?

Nerves that no longer

work correctly

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The human body is a bioelectric organism.

Nerves are special cells that transmit

electric impulses from the brain

to your muscles and back.

What Do Nerves Do?

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The Body Electric

Fast Fact:

The human brain

produces enough

electricity to

power a small light bulb!

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Nerves

Healthy Nerve

Damaged Nerve Works

Like

Bad

Wiring

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Neuropathy Symptoms

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Neuropathy also results in:

• Chronic Pain

• Falls (& possible fractures from falls)

Neuropathy Symptoms

• Ulcers

• Muscle cramps

• Weakness

• Decreased Dexterity & Strength

• Sleep Problems

• Changes in Sensitivity to Hot & Cold

• Loss of Reflexes

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Neuropathy can make it difficult to do simple everyday tasks:

Life Altering

• Hard to hold your toothbrush or hairbrush

• Painful to walk

• Hard to keep your balance

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Many things can cause neuropathy:

Causes

Diabetes Thyroid Problems Exposure to Toxins –Lead, Mercury & Arsenic

Chemotherapy High Blood Pressure B-12 Deficiencies

Disease & Illnesses

Heavy Alcohol Use Idiopathic

(Unknown Reasons)

Medications Infections Genetic Factors

Nerve Compressions from Trauma & Overuse

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Illnesses that can cause

neuropathy include:

Causes

Diabetes Charcot Marie

Tooth Plantar Fasciitis

Phantom Leg Syndrome

Fibromyalgia Complex

Regional Pain Syndrome

Radiculopathy Neuritis

Viral Infection Multiple Sclerosis

Post-Op Pain Migraines

Restless Leg Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Inflammatory Conditions

Vascular Conditions

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Neuropathy has been

difficult to treat effectively

Prescription Medication is a common answer, including:

• Lyrica

• Gabapentin

Traditional Treatments

• Anti-Convulsants • Neurotin

• Anti-Depressants

• Narcotic • Unpleasant Side-Effects • Expensive • Pain-Killers that don’t fix

cause of problem

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Other frequent treatment

recommendations . . .

• Nerve blocking injections

• Foot care

• Orthotics

• Physical therapy to help regain balance and strength

• Pain management

Traditional Treatments

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In an effort to find an effective solution, patients often go from one doctor . . .

No Answer?

Patients Are Frustrated

to another . . .

to another . . .

without finding relief.

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No Answer?

• Doctors know the shortcomings of traditional treatments & are frustrated when they can’t help.

Doctors Are Frustrated Too

• Sometimes they end up saying “There’s nothing else they can do.”

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There is an Answer!

But now

there

IS

something

else that

can be

done.

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• Medical knowledge is growing

• Science discovers new options daily

• New evidence says malfunctioning nerves are not always “dead” – but can be “hibernating,” waiting for help to heal

• More and more medical researchers now believe that peripheral nerves CAN regenerate

New Hope

New Technology & Medical Views

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The Neurogenx

Treatment

• Proven, long-lasting neuropathy solution

• Safe, Non-Invasive, Non-Surgical

• Uses cutting-edge Electronic Signal Treatment

• FDA-Cleared as the only device of its kind

Breakthrough Solution

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Effective for 87% of Patients

For more than four out of five patients, the Neurogenx Treatment has:

• Completely eliminated their neuropathy or

• Has so significantly reduced their symptoms that they reported an improved quality of life.

Breakthrough Solution

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• Advanced electro-medical therapy

• Safely transmits sophisticated electronic signals to the body’s deep tissues via adhesive electrode patches

• Multiple treatment sessions over a 4-6 week period

• Improvement is often noticeable within 3-4 treatment sessions

What Is Neurogenx?

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How Does It Work?

Creates healthy change

at the cellular level

• Reduces swelling and pain

• Encourages cellular healing and encourages cell function

• All of which leads to the elimination or reduction of related pain

• Increases cellular metabolism

• Promotes cell membrane repair

• Normalizes cellular pH balance

• Removes excess fluids and waste products

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Successful

for More Than

4 Out of 5 Patients

• Works equally well for men & women

• Effective regardless of age

• Successful even if you have had symptoms for a long time

• Speak with a Neurogenx medical professional to find out if it can help you

Will It Work For Me?

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. . . within one week of treatment I CAN get out of my wheelchair to my walker by myself, something I have not been able to do for years. I am also sleeping like there is no tomorrow. I can’t wait to see what the future treatments bring!

What Patients Say

Richard K.

I noticed the swelling in my feet and ankles went down after my first Neurogenx treatment and the burning in my feet has all but stopped after just five.

George D.

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The pain in my legs was so bad, I was always worried that I couldn’t hold my weight and my knees would buckle. After the Neurogenx treatments, all the pain is gone and I have not had to take any pain medication for pain in over 3 weeks.

What Patients Say

M. Daniel

Before I came to Neurogenx my feet were swollen so bad and I was in lots of pain. I had been suffering with Neuropathy since the 1990s. It had gotten so bad that I couldn’t walk. Now the pain and swelling is all gone.

H. Lann

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Find Out if Neurogenx is For You!

Dr. Thomas LeBeau, Medical Director, Neurogenx NerveCenter of St. Augustine

We Can Help

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We Look Forward to Helping You!

We Can Help

Speak with a friendly, skilled Neurogenx medical professional to find out if the

Neurogenx Treatment can help you.

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