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Ideas for pain relief from Small Fiber Neuropathy (SFN)

Neuropathy | Last Active: Apr 26, 2024 | Replies (449)

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@carrie4803

Thanks for being so welcoming. I left the first neurologist I saw because he offered no help besides a prescription for Cymbalta. At the time, I didn’t want to just cover this up, I wanted to try to solve it. I went to another neurologist who ordered MRIs, which showed nothing. She prescribed magnesium, beta blockers, physical therapy and massage. None of that has helped. I’ve been seeing a chiropractor since October and I thought it actually was helping. Immediately after adjustments I usually feel a calming coolness in my feet and the constant buzzing subsides for a little while. That gave me hope. I had one night where I actually fell asleep comfortably. But since then it’s been up and down. Now, very suddenly, my arms and hands are now buzzing and uncomfortable. I was under the impression that this would progress slowly so this is alarming. My hope that the chiropractor was helping is now dashed. This past week has been pretty dark for me.

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Don’t you just hate it when something works and then stops working just when you think you got it whipped I hope your day is a little brighter

Good morning @carrie4803

I've been up, down and all around with my neuropathy. I came in to hoping I could solve it, heal it, fix it. I realized that it may be (or not for some) forever changing. The meds mask but nothing can cure, unfortunately, at this time. There are cases that do settle down based on early detection and treatment so keep hope alive at all times! Positivity and mind set can be huge to offset pain and promote good health. The plan is to strengthen, aid and work with what presents and that possibly can be forever changing as you are experiencing. So much needs to be figured out by learning for ourselves. I've learned the hard way and it brings me peace to be both honest yet optimistic for others. Each day is a new day Carrie. Work very hard on mindfulness.
We got you!!!
Rachel