Neuropathy Isn’t Just About Your Feet
Most people think about neuropathy as burning, tingling, or numbness in the feet and hands. But some nerves control much more than sensation they help regulate digestion, blood pressure, heart rate, bladder function, and sweating. When these nerves are damaged, it’s called autonomic neuropathy.
At the Neuropathy Relief Center of Miami, we see patients from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and the Florida Keys, as well as from the rest of Florida, the USA, Central and South America (including Colombia, Chile, Argentina, and Mexico), and the Caribbean, who are dealing with neuropathy that affects much more than their feet.
What Is Autonomic Neuropathy?
Your autonomic nervous system controls automatic functions such as:
- Heart rate and blood pressure.
- Sweating and temperature control.
- Digestion and bowel function.
- Bladder function.
- Some aspects of sexual function.
When those nerves are damaged, you may have:
- Lightheadedness when standing.
- Abnormal sweating (too much or too little).
- Digestive problems (bloating, constipation, diarrhea, early fullness).
- Bladder urgency, leakage, or difficulty emptying.
- Changes in sexual function.
These problems are still neuropathy, but they don’t always show up as burning feet.
Common Causes of Autonomic Neuropathy
Autonomic neuropathy can be caused by:
- Diabetes or prediabetes.
- Autoimmune conditions.
- Long-term alcohol use.
- Certain infections or post-viral syndromes.
- Medication side effects.
- Sometimes an unknown (“idiopathic”) cause.
Many patients we see from South Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean have a mix of factors metabolic stress, infections, and lifestyle all adding up over time.
How Autonomic Neuropathy Shows Up Day to Day
You might notice:
- Feeling dizzy or faint when you stand up quickly.
- Needing to know where the bathroom is at all times.
- Alternating constipation and diarrhea.
- Feeling uncomfortably full after just a few bites.
- Excessive sweating…or almost none at all, even in the heat.
- Problems with sexual function you’re not comfortable talking about.
These symptoms can be embarrassing but they are medical issues, not personal failures.
Why Autonomic Symptoms Are Often Overlooked
Many patients are:
- Sent from specialist to specialist (cardiologist, GI, urologist).
- Given multiple medications one for each symptom.
- Told “all the tests are fine” or “this is just stress”.
The underlying problem a compromised nerve system that runs your automatic functions is not always addressed directly.
How the Dr. Alfonso Neuropathy Treatment Protocol Can Help
While autonomic neuropathy can be complex, many of the same principles that help sensory nerves can also support autonomic nerves. At the Neuropathy Relief Center of Miami, the Dr. Alfonso Neuropathy Treatment Protocol is designed to:
- 🩸 Improve microcirculation so nerves receive better blood flow and nutrients.
- ⚡ Support healthier nerve signaling and repair, including small fibers involved in autonomic function.
- 🌿 Reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, which damage nerve tissue.
- 🧠 Support metabolic balance, especially blood sugar and key vitamins.
We do not claim to “cure” every autonomic symptom, but many patients report:
- More stable energy levels.
- Less dizziness on standing.
- Calmer digestion and fewer extreme swings.
- Improved quality of life and confidence.
We coordinate with your other doctors this is a team effort, not a replacement for your medical care.
What You Can Do Alongside Treatment
Helpful steps include:
- 🥗 Focusing on steady, balanced meals to support blood sugar and digestion.
- 🥤 Staying hydrated, especially in hot, humid climates like Miami, the Florida Keys, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.
- 🧦 Protecting your feet and skin if you also have sensory neuropathy..
- 🧘 Managing stress, which can flare autonomic symptoms.
Small, consistent changes often add up more than one “perfect” day.
You’re Not “Crazy” Your Automatic Nerves May Just Need Help
If you’ve been told everything is “in your head” or “just stress,” but you know something is wrong, you’re not alone. Autonomic neuropathy is real and it deserves real attention.
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Sincerely Yours for Health,
Dr. Rodolfo Alfonso, D.C.
8585 Sunset Drive,
STE 104
Miami, FL 33143
Ph: 305-275.7475
www.neuropathyreliefmia