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Help asking doctor if this is small fiber neuropathy or something else
Neuropathy | Last Active: Dec 17, 2019 | Replies (55)Comment receiving replies
Lyrica was the only medication that helped my sfpn pain. Unfortunately I had serious side effects that put me in the hospital for a few days. Bummed because it was relieving the pain. My pain specialist prescribed Imipramine two months ago and it has really helped. I hope it will work long term.
I've tried so many meds, I wish I had kept track.
I'm sure you've figured out that there is a very long list of medications that people take. I hope you don't have to do a lot of trial and error.
Jim
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I am so happy that my first attempt at meds is working - at least for now. I suspect that is subject to change so I won't get TOO excited. I am terrified of anti-depressants as I've had such negative side effects from them in the past when actually attempting to treat depression. Virtually every one of the ones I tried failed to treat the depression and side effects included anxiety, agitation, and/or SERIOUS muscle spasms that required physiotherapy to recover from.
That some people find relief in anti-depressants tells us just how different we all are.