Hi Craig @kcshoemaker, welcome to Connect. I'm very sorry to hear you have SFN and are experiencing such pain and discomfort, especially at night. I too have SFN and have been up and down and all around with it for almost 4 years. I have polyneuropathy so I experience full body as well. The sun burning is awful. I've had various places such as my face, calves, around knees and thighs. Couldn't stand clothing touching these areas. The good news is that with help of Lyrica (Pregabalin) and supplements like Acetyl L Carnitine and Alpha Lipoic Acid, these feelings have eased with only occasional bouts. I developed insomnia from pain that kept me awake or woke me up. I have received help from medical marijuana which settles and calms my body's pain, burning, aching etc...and helps me sleep. You are not alone and I'm glad to help as best I can from my experience and knowledge of the disease. You will find many others here willing to help also. Glad you found us.
Wishing you a restful evening. Be well.
Rachel

Hi Craig @kcshoemaker, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @rwinney and other members. I'm glad you are here learning more about your condition. Can you share when you were diagnosed with SFN and if your doctor or neurologist started you on any treatment to help with the pain you are experiencing?

Hi Craig, I’ve had SFN for a couple of years and just began experiencing the discoloration in my arms-mostly freckles of all sizes and some light pink spots plus a slight burning. This starts after I wake in the morning. I have also noticed that I am losing more hair than usual. I’ve started taking vit. E and biotin to see if that helps. It seems that there are a crazy amount of symptoms associated with this disease and no good explanation for its cause. Are you taking any meds or supplements presently? Helen