Hi Barry @jager5210, That is a really tough question for me. I can share my own experience with small fiber peripheral neuropathy and just the numbness. I think the supplements I'm taking have slowed or stopped the progression but it is really subjective on my part. I haven't had any additional testing done to prove it other than it's about the same as it was over three years ago when I was diagnosed with small fiber PN at Rochester Mayo. I only have numbness so when I asked about treatments my neurologist told me there were no medications or topicals that would help with the numbness which started my search and is how I found Connect. I'm 76 now and just had my right knee replaced in April and recovered quite well in part I believe in doing the pre-surgery and post surgery exercises. I still can't walk very far but it's more due to my lower back than my legs and I do watch my balance especially when I first stand up after sitting for awhile. I'm planning to try Myofascial Release Therapy as soon as I can find an accredited therapist close to my location or after I retire in December. I'm hoping it will help my lower back so that it's easier to walk.

You mention you suspect your neuropathy is related to a long-standing gut issue. May I ask why you believe that? I don't personally believe there is a cure or resolution for SFN other than treating the symptoms and improving the quality of ones life so if it were me and I thought it may be a gut issue that could be fixed I would definitely get a second opion from and health a major health facility like the Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic or other major hospital.

I hope you find some answers that help you.

John

yes I have the same as you mobility is a problem I am heavy equipment operator getting in and out of the equipment is not good I have use a ladder in the past to help.