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This is a welcoming, safe place where you can meet other people who are dealing with neuropathy. Let’s learn from each other and share stories about living well with neuropathy, coping with the challenges and offering tips.
I’m Colleen, and I’m the moderator of this group, and Community Director of Connect. Chances are you’ll to be greeted by volunteer patient Mentor John (@johnbishop) and fellow members when you post to this group. Learn more about Moderators and Mentors on Connect.
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Hi @marinelastef, I think the clinical trial you are talking about is a little different than small fiber peripheral nerves...but I'm not expert and have no medical training or background. Here's what I found but it doesn't mention any clinical trials for PN stem cells.
Center for Regenerative Medicine
-- https://www.mayo.edu/research/centers-programs/center-regenerative-medicine/focus-areas/neuroregeneration
Would love it if there was a clinical trial going on in Rochester for peripheral neuropathy.
John
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2 Reactions@johnbishop , and one more thing that crossed my mind . If stem cells show great results for patients with cancer, stroke and so forth, why the idiopathic neurophaty can’t be considered a trauma to nerves due to ether the environment or medications ? In fact, cencer patients develop neurophaty because of their chemotherapy, no ???
Maybe I’m wrong, it was just a thought !! Happy weekend !!
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1 ReactionHello again @johnbishop , personally my neurophaty is not peripheral necessarily. I developed nerve problems in areas where I had the nerve blocks, steroid injections, left ear damage and septum surgery, and from there spreads down my arm, chest, feet . So, how do you call such neurophaty ???
Thank you !!
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3 ReactionsHi @marinelastef, this is one of the best explanations of small fiber peripheral neuropathy that I have found. I really have no medical background or training but I'm guessing nerve damage is nerve damage no matter what the medical term is.
Easy to understand explanation of small fiber peripheral neuropathy by Matthew B. Jensen. Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Wisconsin:
-- https://youtu.be/8nrv7lRvvwU
Peripheral Neuropathy Fact Sheet
-- https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Peripheral-Neuropathy-Fact-Sheet
John
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2 ReactionsThank you @johnbishop , very informative, however, mine starts in the left side of head , left ear, nostrils, left side of neck and spreads. I don’t know if it’s called peripheral or trauma like neurophaty. Right know I’m having a bad flare up because the massage I gave myself last night . I’m on fire and can’t take the pain and “zzzzz” noise that accompanies the burning
I appreciate your help very much !!
Thank you John !!!
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2 ReactionsI am way out of the loop here John so I shouldn't speak out of turn but one of my Dr.s told me it didn't make a difference when repairing nerves (of course he was an oncologist ) and why would/should anyone attach guilt (as per marinelastef noted) to ANY disease?? and yes cancer patients develop neuropathy that is how I got mine side effects of two drugs I received. Kind of lumped a few things into one response but this is what my computer opened up two this beautiful morning (really hot and HUMID) but I am still here so it is beautiful!
gotta get going to church!!!!
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3 ReactionsGood morning @allisonsnow, I hope she wasn’t attaching guilt. I think she’s just searching for answers like the rest of us. I am hoping that each of us finds something that makes the pain go away without any nasty side effects. It was hot and humid here yesterday and looks to be about the same today. That said it is like you say a beautiful day in the neighborhood. Hoping all our PN and chronic pain friends find some relief and stay cool today.
John
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2 ReactionsGood morning,
I have a quite sudden neuropathy in my feet recently. Started in toes, now in entire feet. Not diabetic related. But I do have minor optic nerve swelling. I am thinking of driving to Jacksonville and trying to see neurologist as a walk-in knowing I may have to wait a day or two. But according to an earlier post...we will fit in walk-ins as they can. And also website says they can do in a few days what might take months in standard practice...of course I feel this is urgent and advancing quickly. Any advice on walk-ins to Neville clinic? With thanks, Kim I f
Have blue cross insuance
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1 ReactionHi @kimwalker, Welcome to Connect. I am not familiar with the Neville clinic in Jacksonville. I would recommend calling first even if you plan to try and get an appointment as a walk-in. If you want to seek an appointment at the Mayo Clinic Jacksonville Campus, here is the page with the appointment contact number and information:
-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/florida/appointments
Do you have someone that can drive you? If you are having minor optic nerve swelling, is it something that can affect your driving?
John
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3 ReactionsHello @johnbishop and @allisonsnow . Im really sorry if my message frustrated someone, it was not intestinal, and I would never do something like that . It’s just overwelming to be 24/7 in pain without any drug or procedure that works to alleviate it. I apologize again if I was misunderstood, I respect you all and my heart goes out to any of us who has to deal with nerve pain or any other disease.
Kind regards!!
Marinela
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