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Small Fiber Neuropathy: What helps?

Neuropathy | Last Active: May 17 2:03pm | Replies (284)
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Hello @trishh, Welcome to Connect. If the kneecap slipping is causing a pinched nerve it can make the pain worse. Here's some information on pinched nerve in the knee - https://www.healthline.com/health/what-causes-a-pinched-nerve-in-the-knee-and-how-to-treat-it. Is your small fiber neuropathy only in you left foot and leg? Do you mind sharing what tests were done to diagnose you with small fiber neuropathy?

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trishh | @trishh | Jul 20, 2021

Thanks for response and info on pinched nerve.
I have had biopsies in both feet and shins which showed SFN in left foot and peroneal nerve.
Last EMG and NCT was 3 years ago and polyneuropathy before then showed no motor response in feet, wasting, left leg weaker, foot drop.
I cant have MRI due to metal left from prior GI surgery.
I don't know if I call ....i have a sleeve/brace on knee to stabilize but may need to remove to see if help pain. I have been so nauious with pain today. Have ice and elevate now.

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