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Hi John, Probably 20 months ago I told my GP that the soles of my feet were hot. He looked at me as if I had 3 heads and said nothing. I thought there was something imagined going on. Power of mind you know. Approx 3 months ago he sent me to EMG clinic and peripheral neuropathy diagnosed. Nerves from ankles down damaged. Mostly left leg. Gabapentin prescribed roughly 1 month ago and I do NOT like it. Lots of side effects. My main concern is wondering what component of this condition might be psychological? Darryl

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Oct 26, 2019

Hi Daryl @constitution, Welcome to Connect. I have small fiber peripheral neuropathy but only have numbness for symptoms so there are no drugs that help me. I can understand not liking the side effects. Have you discussed the side effects with your doctor or neurologist? Does the gabapentin help?

I'm not sure peripheral neuropathy has any component that is psychological other than the pain it brings you which is what the drugs are made to help reduce or eliminate. There is another discussion which may be helpful for you to see what others are doing to help with their pain.

> Groups > Neuropathy > Ideas for pain relief from Small Fiber Neuropathy (SFN)
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ideas-for-pain-from-small-fiber-neuropathy/

I posted my story and what has helped me earlier on Connect here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anyone-here-dealing-with-peripheral-neuropathy/?pg=42#comment-65985

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Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Oct 26, 2019

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Hello Darryl,
Side effects often diminish or go away altogether after being on them for awhile. Has the doctor been increasing your dose? If so, that could explain your side effect symptoms. May I ask what side effects your experiencing and your current dose?
Are you getting any relief from the Gabapentin?
Jake

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