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My experience with Small Fiber Neuropathy

Neuropathy | Last Active: May 24, 2022 | Replies (85)

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@laureen8844

Thank You Hank . It started with pain in the heels of my feet which I occasionally get . Then sharp pain random in my lower and upper legs. The pain felt like an electric shock (which I don't get much anymore) . I now have a burning sensation on the outside of the area right below my knees in both legs. I was at Yoga today and I literally couldn't go down on my knees as the burning pain was just to much . Some numbness in my lower legs . I get what I think is muscle twitching (or pins and needles) right above both ankles. It is really hard for me to tell the difference. I started getting random twitches which I know are twitches in my right and left tricep...in my both my thighs . They are quite light and quick when I get them. I also get them in my back once in a while. The pain was never constant. At first it was more pronounced and shock like while now its more burning sensation.

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@laureen8844
I'm no doctor but what you describe sounds like it could well be small fiber neuropathy. Especially the burning. My wife (who has neuropathy) has burning feet and she also does get sharp shooting pains in different places at different times.

One thing you mentioned at first was the thought that this might be related to previous heavy alcohol consumption. Have you been taking a quality B vitamin complex supplement, especially back when you were consuming alcohol? B vitamins are very important, especially for someone who drinks. And B vitamins are important for anyone suffering from neuropathy. If you aren't taking B supplements, it might be a good idea to start now I would think. (Avoid B6 however, bad for neuropathy).

I am glad you are getting tested in May. Will that be a skin biopsy test or nerve conduction test? Best, Hank