Living with Neuropathy with hearing impairment
An inherited condition that combines nerve damage in the arms and legs with hearing loss, starting in adulthood.
Understanding Neuropathy with hearing impairment
GARD lists onset in adulthood. It is autosomal dominant.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet. The summary describes hearing loss and nerve damage.
- Hearing loss (sensorineural)
- Nerve damage outside the brain and spinal cord (peripheral neuropathy)
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include brain and nervous system specialists, ear, nose, and throat specialists and genetic specialists.
- 3Consider genetic testing
Changes in GJB3 are linked to this condition. Genetic testing and counseling can help confirm a diagnosis and explain what it means for your family.
- 4Connect with expert centers
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Brain and nervous system specialists (neurologists); Ear, nose, and throat specialists (otolaryngologists); Genetic specialists (geneticists)
- Expert care
- Expert lists: The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy and other patient organizations
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD lists changes in the GJB3 gene. The condition is autosomal dominant, which means one changed copy of the gene can be enough to cause it.
Also known as: peripheral neuropathy with sensorineural hearing impairment syndrome
Patient organizations
- The Foundation for Peripheral NeuropathyPeripheral neuropathy · United States
- Neuropathy Action FoundationPeripheral neuropathy · United States
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