Some toxic, inflammation-based forms of peripheral neuropathy can develop. The symptoms of neuropathy may fluctuate over time, come and go, or become more or less intense over time. If the condition is allowed to progress, the most obvious motor and sensory symptoms of neuropathy begin to appear. Some people experience acute peripheral neuropathy, in which symptoms appear suddenly and progress rapidly.
Others may have a chronic form, meaning that symptoms persist for long periods of time. Some people with chronic neuropathies have periods of remission followed by relapses. Others reach a stalemate, where symptoms remain unchanged for months or years. The symptoms of peripheral neuropathy may appear quickly or grow slowly over time. They may come and go, or get better or worse, at certain times.
Depending on the cause of peripheral neuropathy, symptoms may improve over time or may last a lifetime. These symptoms are not life threatening. Symptoms vary depending on the type of peripheral neuropathy and may appear quickly or slowly. Some motor neuropathies are acute, meaning that symptoms come on suddenly and can worsen quickly.
This type is most commonly seen in people with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a disorder that causes the immune system to attack the body's peripheral nervous system. Approximately 95% of people recover completely or almost completely from Guillain-Barré syndrome.
