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What is it? What can be done for relief. Radiology is defined as the use of radiation and imaging technology to diagnose and treat disease. CT scans, X-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds, and bone scans all fall into the category of radiology. Supposedly, these types of radiology does not hurt the nerves, however, it is believed by many physicians that CT scans can cause nerve damage. Cancer Radiation Therapy During cancer radiation therapy, the machine is using high energy beams and the body is exposed to high levels of radiation. These high levels of radiation are meant to damage cancer cells eventually destroying them - unfortunately - both healthy and cancerous cells get destroyed. These radiation treatments can injury the nerves. The effects of this can be delayed for many years. Radiation close to a nerve can increase the chances of damage. When just the ends of nerves (the "periphery") are affected, this is called peripheral neuropathy. Damaged sensory nerves do not accurately "sense" heat, cold, pressure, pain and body position. When the nerve endings are damaged, a burning sensation is experienced. Damaged motor nerves do not accurately tell muscles to contract and move. This is sometimes referred to as muscle/nerve damage. In these situations, the motor nerve is damaged which can lead to the muscles being weak or non-responsive. It can make the person off balance. Situations like this can start a year after the treatment is stopped. Inability to walk is often reported. The nerve damage from radiation can cause facial drooping, loss of hearing, erectile dysfunction, infertility, and pain as well as mobility issues. It can also cause 'drop foot'...a leg became weaker so that it can only be pick it up off the floor an inch or so. Nerve damage can happen anywhere in the body and the types of problems will come from the nerves that are damaged. What can be done to get relief? For more information go to Neuropathy RECOMMENDED: (This is where we have researched products and found one that we know will work for you.) The name of the product we found that will give the body what it needs to repair the damage is WSN® “Nerve Support Formula” You can get
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