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@rwinney

Have you ruled out neuropathy via skin punch biopsy? I had many symptoms that mimicked fibromyalgia but the Rheumatologist said nope it's not that. Later I was diagnosed with Small Fiber Poly Neuropathy with biopsy. You spoke of symptoms I've had all along. Redness of face/neck/chest, tender scalp, inconsistent body temps. I sweat if I fold warm laundry and have a hard time acclimating between temp changes...neuropathy characteristics. Also, I've read that Fibro seems to cross over to SFN. Just a thought.

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@rwinney When I had fibro yes I never had the symptoms of face redness or tender scalp symptoms

@rwinney I thought small fiber neuropathy was associated with difficulty sweating or low sweat output. But maybe it can go either way. I know I do not have difficulty sweating as I am like you. I can sweat doing any minor household task or actually just thinking about something stressful can make me sweat.

Oh gosh just stumbled on this older thread/message. Had flushed cheeks starting almost year ago which turned into 8/10 pain on and off every day from half to five hours and found a web site where they discussed SFN and case of woman with flushed face etc. I dont mind the red face, nose, but its the PAIN with it and going into neck chin ears top chest....waited 5 months to see dermatologist and he has no diagnosis and 7 months to see neurologist end of April and along with other health issues really getting me down.... dermatologist mentioned a cream for face but said shot in the dark... so am counting on neurologist and printing your comment and the web site I found....I have p.n. from taking a quinolone drug for uti, but mild enough no meds, from elbows down and knees down , never connected my burning face with neuropathy though.... and although flares with stress i have trouble convincing others its not causes by stress; years ago told had fibromyalgia and for last few years spent most of my time lying on my bed as no energy and could go on but realize we are all suffering.... so gald I found this post might be the clue have been looking for! J. p.s. sometimes burning is without the flushing