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I feel like Physical Therapy is making small fiber neuropathy worse

Neuropathy | Last Active: Sep 29, 2022 | Replies (23)
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@johnbishop

Hi @lauraj155, I have not heard of PT being used as a treatment for small fiber neuropathy but I know that the PT will help slow down the muscle loss and help with the flexibility. I just don't know how it can help with the pain. I'm hoping other members will share their thoughts or experience with you. I can certainly understand your frustration and I do think we have to listen to what our body is telling us.

Are you on any medications for the pain?

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laura | @lauraj155 | Apr 15, 2019

@johnbishop, hi John and thank you for your reply. I do take Gabapentin and Elavil for pain. Been on these for many years. I have been reading about the Protocol and have heard that R-ALA does help neuropathy. A few months ago I also had a high level of B6 in blood work but my PCP said he’s never had a patient with B6 toxicity. Something I will discuss with Neurologist in a couple weeks when I finally get to see him. I did order the R-ALA and magnesium. -Laura

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jchet | @jchet | Jul 26, 2022

Right now I just have swelling and numbness so I’m going to try PT to see if it will help eventually. Thanks for your comment.

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