Can Caffeine Cause Peripheral Neuropathy?
You’ve likely not heard of neuropathy, but you probably know it by its more common term: nerve damage. Peripheral neuropathy is more specifically a painful tingling or burning feeling that afflicts the limbs, usually your hands and feet. Though the side effects of caffeine, such as flushed skin and trembling, can closely mimic the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, no conclusive connection exists between this disorder and the stimulant in your morning Joe.
