Living with Neuropathy - Welcome to the group

@retired123 You didn't miss a step. Unfortunately Neuropathy Commons doesn't list any neurologists for Nevada. Not sure why unless they don't have any neurologists that have been associated with Neuropathy Commons. Here's a search listing for Nevada from U.S. News site -- https://health.usnews.com/doctors/neurologists/nevada

I thought I had small “cell” neuropathy but it is small “fiber.” What is the difference in these two?

I think they are the same thing. I've not heard the term small cell neuropathy but this may be what is meant but I'm not sure.

"What is another name for small fiber neuropathy? Small fiber sensory neuropathy (SFSN) is a disorder in which only the small sensory cutaneous nerves are affected." --- Small Fiber Sensory Neuropathy - Johns Hopkins Medicine: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/neurology_neurosurgery/centers_clinics/peripheral_nerve/conditions/small_fiber_sensory_neuropathy.html

Thank you

Has anyone tried the HFX Spinal Cord stimulator? I have read that they have had good success with Neuropathy. I have SFN so I'm not sure if that would respond differently.

Hello. I have received some help from Tegratol and Lyrica.

I have mild chronic femoral neuropathy from an anterior hip surgery… though it may be consider mild I have lost a lot in my life walking …..walking my dog… anyone else have this experience from anterior hip replacement?

Hi StepanieT @slturley -- There are a couple of discussion on stimulators that you might find helpful.

-- Has anyone tried the HF10 Spinal Cord Stimulation Device?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hf-10-spinal-cord-stimulation-device-relieves-back-and-leg-pain/
-- Comparison of Spinal Cord Stimulators from Boston Sci., Nevro: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/comparison-of-spinal-cord-stimulators-from-boston-sci-nevro/

Hello @amart26, Welcome to Connect. There are a couple of other discussions you might find also find helpful.

-- Left hip pain and groin 3 years after posterior total hip replacement: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/left-hip-pain-and-groin-3-years-after-posterior-total-hip-replacement/
-- Strengthening exercises after total hip replacement: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/strengthening-exercises-after-total-hip-replacement/

How long ago was your hip surgery?

I had R anterior hip replacement in 2015 and have been dealing with R quad weakness ever since. PT recently found excessive scar tissue at the site and has improved situation with manual protocols. Femoral nerve apparently was stretched during dislocation process. Scar tissue and adhesions made the situation worse.