Proximal neuropathy (diabetic amyotrophy)

Instead of affecting the ends of nerves in the feet, legs, hands and arms, like peripheral neuropathy, proximal neuropathy affects nerves in the thighs, hips, buttocks or legs. Also called diabetic amyotrophy or radiculoplexus neuropathy, this condition is more common in people with type 2 diabetes and older adults.

Symptoms are usually on one side of the body, though in some cases symptoms may spread to the other side, too. Most people improve at least partially over 6 to 12 months. This condition is often marked by:

• Sudden, severe pain in your hip and thigh or buttock
• Weakness and atrophy of the thigh muscles
• Difficulty rising from a sitting position