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I'm so sorry to hear this and relate to most everything you say. First things first...find a Neurologist pronto. Pain Management is not Neurology and it's my opinion that you need better guidance and a more clear path forward. Im rooting for you. Keep us posted and good luck.
Rachel
@summertime4
Hi,
I was curious what dose of Melatonin you started on or if you started on 10mg.
Generally speaking, less is usually best. Taking more than you need can backfire and cause insomnia.
Here's some tips to help improve sleep.
Your Anxiety is probably your worst enemy in preventing a good night’s sleep.
Try taking a hot bath or shower, it will help relax your muscles. When I was going to the gym and using the Sauna and Stream room I slept like a baby.
If you go outside in the sun it helps our bodies know when to produce Melatonin.
Go to bed and get up at the same time.
Sleep in a dark, quiet and well ventilated cool room.
Stop drinking caffeine a few hours before going to bed. Stop using computer phone and tv. Relax awhile before going to bed. A weighted blanket helps increase melatonin by increasing certain hormones in the brain.
Magnesium increases melatonin levels, spinach is a good source of magnesium. Electromagnetic Fields reduce the production of melatonin as does smoking at night.
Take care,
Jake
Hi @summertime4 -- I have small fiber PN and lymphedema mostly in my right leg but some in my left leg. I only have numbness so am not taking any meds except 2 for high BP/hypertension. There are a couple of discussions that I think might be helpful for you. The first one has a great YouTube video that provides a lot of explainations and the second one is where members are sharing what has helped them.
> Groups > Neuropathy > Small Fiber Neuropathy lecture (Small Fibers | Big Pain - Dr. Anne Louise Oaklander)
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/small-fiber-neuropathy-lecture/
> Groups > Neuropathy > Ideas for pain relief from Small Fiber Neuropathy (SFN)
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ideas-for-pain-from-small-fiber-neuropathy/