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central nervous system, mononeuropathy multiplex, multifocal neuropathy, mononeuritis multiplex, disorder characterized by simultaneous, sequential damage to more than one nerve group, mononeuritis multiplex, form of peripheral neuropathy, damage to nerves outside the brain, spinal cord, involves isolated damage to at least 2 separate nerve areas, mononeuritis multiplex, group of symptoms, not a distinct disease entity, underlying disorder affects isolated nerves in multiple, random areas, the disorder worsens, become more diffuse, less focused on particular areas, resembling polyneuropathy, nerves involves destruction, the axon, the nerve cell, interferes, nerve conduction, location, the damage, common causes, a lack of oxygen, decreased blood flow, inflammation of blood vessels, no cause is identified, one-third of cases, diabetes mellitis, common cause of mononeuritis multiplex, several other disorders, mononeuritis multiplex, not limited to, blood vessel diseases polyarteritis nodosa, connective tissue diseases rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, connective tissue disease, most common cause in children, less common causes, sjogren's syndrome, wegener's granulomatosis, hypersensitivity, allergic reactions, cause inflammation of blood vessels, leprosy, sarcoidosis, amyloidosis, multifocal forms of diabetic neuropathy, disorders, the blood, hypereosinophilia, cryoglobulinemia, numbness, tingling, abnormal sensation, burning pain, lack of, decreased sensation in any part, difficulty moving a part, paralysis, lack of control of movement of a part, inability to move a part, specific symptoms, the individual nerve involved, a detailed history required, the possible cause, the disorder, examination, neuromuscular testing, a specific loss of sensation, movement associated, dysfunction, specific nerves, reflexes abnormal, diagnosis of mononeuritis multiplex, involves deficits of 2, isolated, unrelated nerve areas, common findings, sciatic nerve dysfunction, common peroneal nerve dysfunction, radial nerve dysfunction, ulnar nerve dysfunction, femoral nerve dysfunction, distal median nerve dysfunction, axillary nerve dysfunction, tests of nerve conduction velocity, indicate axonal degeneration, an emg, test of electrical activity in muscles, abnormal, a nerve biopsy appropriate, various laboratory tests, procedures useful in determining the cause, find the cause, suggested by the history, pattern of symptom development, goals of treatment include treatment, supportive care to maximize independence, control of symptoms, control of blood sugar levels, diabetics, nutritional supplementation, medical treatments of conditions, to maximize self-care, independence, physical therapy, vocational therapy, occupational therapy, orthopedic interventions recommended, exercises, retraining, increase muscle strength, control, appliances wheelchairs, braces, splints, enhance mobility, safety, important consideration, sensation, movement difficulties, lack of muscle control, increase the risk of falls, injury, decreased sensation, increase the risk of falls, increase the risk of injury, the person is unable to perceive a potential source of harm, safety measures, movement difficulty, railings, removal of obstacles, loose rugs, slip on the floor, persons, limited sensations include an awareness, the lack of sensation, compensation, specific measures, the use of adequate lighting, lights left on at night, testing of water temperature, bathing, use of protective shoes, no open toes, high heels, similar measures, shoes, grit, rough spots, injure the feet, decreased sensation should check feet, affected area, bruises, open skin areas, injuries, go unnoticed, become severely infected, the pain nerves, the area, not signalling the injury, mononeuropathy multiplex, prone to new nerve injury at pressure points knees, elbows, should avoid prolonged pressure on these areas, leaning on the elbows, crossing the knees, holding similar positions, over-the-counter analgesics, prescription pain medications needed to control pain, neuralgia, various other medications, reduce the stabbing pains that some people experience, anticonvulsants, gabapentin, phenytoin, carbamazepine, tricyclic antidepressants, whenever possible, use of medications, avoided, minimized to reduce the risk of side effects, positioning, use of frames to keep bedclothes off of a tender body part, measures helpful to control pain, autonomic symptoms, treated symptomatically, difficult to treat, respond poorly to treatment, successfully treated, damage is limited, possibility of full recovery from mononeuritis multiplex, extent of disability, from no disability to partial, complete loss of movement, function, sensation, nerve pain quite uncomfortable, persist, prolonged period of time, occurs, a pain specialist to ensure that all options, pain treatment, recurrent, unnoticed injury to any part, deformity, loss of tissue mass, disturbances of organ functions, decreased self-esteem, relationship problems associated, impotence, signs of mononeuritis multiplex, prevention techniques vary depending on the specific disorder, proper diet, use of medication, diabetes, prevent neuropathy from developing.