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Neuropathy | Last Active: Sep 9 4:28am | Replies (21)
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Thank you for responding and explaining about small fiber neuropathy. I have had MRI of my entire spine from my neck down to my tailbone. Last year I had fusion of L4 L5 because of severe spinal stenosis and three laminectomies in that area. It had no effect on Nerve pain in my feet, no relief at all. So disappointing. All those things that you mentioned, I have had tested. The only thing I have not had tested for is small fiber neuropathy. I am not diabetic and I do not drink alcohol. It is so frustrating to not find the answers. Thank you so much for caring and responding
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My symptoms really started in 2017 with burning feet and pins/needles, tingling in my feet which got worse in warm weather and bad symptoms at night in bed. I started taking alpha Lipoic acid and Acetyl l carnitine supplements plus used capsaicin creams, it seemed to help calm things down.
What type of pain do you have? Is it burning, pins/needles, numbness, or all of the above? When did it start for you?
I also have congenital spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis. I had ACDF surgery on my C5-C6 cervical spine due to spinal cord compression injury affecting arms/hands, legs/feet, bladder, etc. I also just had L3-L5 decompression and fusion surgery on 8/2/2024. This was for severe stenosis and neurogenic claudication which caused pain/weakness/numbness in lower back, hips, buttocks, legs and feet. Did your lumbar surgeries help relieve any of your pre-surgical symptoms? I am noticing an improvement in the pain/numbness/weakness experienced prior to surgery. Have you had an updated recent MRI to see if you have new compression?