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SFN, looking for advice, symptoms, possible positive biopsy,
Neuropathy | Last Active: Mar 22 3:12pm | Replies (20)Comment receiving replies
@celia16
They didn’t check these things right at the time, but I get an annual physical and my BS and HgA1c are always normal. I did have COVID way back when it was running rampant, twice. But no issues since. They didn’t test B6 only B12. I wasn’t taking meds when it started, I now take vitamins.
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@holly427 another thought - look closely at your family members. My SFN symptoms started in my 50’s with my feet, although I can identify neurological issues much further back than that. One of my sisters, who is very secretive and probably doesn’t have a doctor, has admitted to many of the same symptoms I have ( burning pain, loss of activities). My Dad, who is now 94, has nonchalantly mentioned a lifetime of fasiculations in his lower legs, and other clearly Neuro related pains and oddities. My grandfather had to stop farming in his 40’s because of “nerve issues “.
I had genetic testing which was inconclusive, but I was told then that new genomes are always being uncovered.
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@holly427 , I see. I ask because too much B6 can cause neuropathy. My neurologist warned me of that.
Also, post covid symptoms vary. I’ve had my share, but am not certain covid is the culprit.
As far as testing….based on what I’ve read, unless it’s medications or a vitamin deficiency that can be corrected, determining the cause won’t help, because they will only treat for pain anyway. For many patients, it’s idiopathic. This is just my understanding of it. I’m no expert.