I had nerve biopsies in February, they took samples at ankle, knee, and hip locations. The results were that I most likely had small fiber neuropathy.

In addition to burning, tingling, prickling, thumb tack stabbing pain and numbness in my feet, later developed leg cramps, particularly upon walking in the morning, dry itchy eyes, dry mouth, hypersensitivity to cold, etc.. The Neurologist read off a list of the above plus sweating, constipation, etc. which explained why I no longer confident engaging in my normal activities and why I felt so sensitive to cold.

The neurologist prescribed Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxer commonly known as Flexeril to calm the nerves. After one night, it felt like a miracle.
Though it does not address the root cause of insufficient oxygen getting to the nerves to rebuild the nerves, I am out of pain and feeling my normal self.

Concerning the root cause of rebuilding the nerves, I have been seeing a chiropractor certified in neuropathy since August 2023. I do twice daily home therapies consisting of 30 minutes of Rebuilder (electrical stimulation of my feet) and 30 minutes of Anodyne Therapy (ultraviolet light under my feet and behind the calves); Blueprint supplements of Greensberry and VasoPro; and InflammX. Diet is very important as well.

The first three months I saw the chiropractor twice a week for decompression therapy, balance treatment, and subluxation (adjustments). Thereafter I see the chiropractor weekly. This will lessened over time.

I hope this information is helpful! Each and every day without pain is a blessing.

If you have not had a biopsy to diagnose the type of neuropathy you have, I would ask the neurologist to perform them. If your neurologist does not want to do perform biopsies, you might consider a second opinion elsewhere. Best of Luck and God’s Blessings!