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Treatment options that have worked for Small Fiber Neuropathy

Neuropathy | Last Active: Apr 20 2:04pm | Replies (106)
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@memyselfi

Interesting about Xanax and Atavin. I never considered myself as someone who lurched for meds whenever I felt discomfort, anxiety, pain, and the like. Quite the opposite (excluding things like Ibu or Tylenol).

But I'm changing in this way. Xanax/Atavin (for me) serve as a sleep aid now. I take one of these on Sunday night before Monday's work because I just can't afford to wake up tired for work at the start of the week. They mostly keep me asleep through the night. I'll occasionally use them other night when I desperately need a good night's sleep.

Now that I've got this darn thing, I'm surprised I never heard much at all about it before. It is a life changing condition. Make no mistake, at least if you're experiencing the symptoms I and others are.

Anyway...sure would be nice if scientists can come up with some real medical solutions for it.

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solobeee1 | @solobeee1 | Apr 1 6:56pm

Xanax does work to relax the muscles in my legs and the nerves as well. I take the smallest dose possible because it does make me tired so that when I wake up in the morning I am sometimes groggy.
I get a great soft tissue massage in PT which does the trick better than Xanax, plus exercise, especially bike riding is most helpful.
Unfortunately, nothing is long lasting so we can’t give up. Do it all as much as possible and try to stay optimistic.

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