Hi, @meow59
I assume you like cats? I have 8 and a proud “cat lady!” lol

I have spinal stenosis, DDD and small fiber neuropathy. Mya arms/hands/fingers and legs/feet get numb regularly (used to get a lot more burning/tingling/pins and needles but my neuropathy has progressed to mostly numbness now). When I was first diagnosed with small fiber neuropathy, my neurologist prescribed me a low dose of amitriptyline and I had to stop soon after because I could not function on it (made me too tired to work/take care of daily responsibilities). I stopped taking it and then started to take alpha Lipoic acid and Acetyl l carnitine supplements which are known to help small fiber neuropathy. My burning/pins and needs in my feet improved and my numbness in my calf improved. Another alternative to amitriptyline is Cymbalta or generic Duloxetine. I was out on Duloxetine and it did help reduce nerve pain (it is also used for osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and depression). If you have chronic pain and depression, Cymbalta/Duloxetine may be a better option for you. Talk to your doctor about alternatives if you are getting bad side effects from the amitriptyline. Good luck!