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Peripheral neuropathy---- what can cause it?

The following link is to the provisional pdf: (slow loading)

http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/pdf/1742-2094-10-88.pdf

"Conclusion
In this model, B. burgdorferi induced an inflammatory response and neuronal apoptosis of
DRG. These pathophysiological processes could contribute to peripheral neuropathy in LNB. "

For those that might have difficulty translating that into plain English, just as I did when I first had to learn medicalese:

The authors put forth a theory for the peripheral neuropathy that many of us have. The bacteria that causes Lyme can cause inflammation and nerve cell death in  a spinal nerve and on to the central nervous system. It's mildest form may be just a tingling in the arms and legs. But it can get much worse, as I and many others know.

What does this all mean? Just proof, yet again, that Bb can cause a heck of a lot of problems.
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Once one starts antibiotic treatment, does it take some time for the peripheral neuropathy and other nerve pain ( I have very uncomfortable burning in my spine, trunk, thighs and knees) and wondered how long it would take for it to dissipate after treatment?  I'm guessing it's quite different with each person.....but would love to hear some answers.
Thankyou!
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Was exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam
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Yes. And a plethora of other conditions or injuries or diseases.

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/peripheralneuropathy/detail_peripheralneuropathy.htm#183593208
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Toxic metals and chemicals can also cause peripheral neuropathy and many of us have metals besides microbes. Mercury is a classic
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