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Living with Neuropathy - Welcome to the group
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Welcome @faust73, Since you mentioned you haven't been the same since your back surgery, I'm wondering if you might find the Myofascial Release Therapy discussion here helpful - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/
@artscaping and other members have found it helpful for treating pain from nerve compression. You mentioned massage therapy along with different medications have not helped. What type of massage therapy did you have?
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Good evening @faust73 and thanks for the introduction, John. I am happy to share my experiences with you. At this point my quality of life is quite dependent on two components..........MFR and Medical Cannabis. I have two MFR therapists attending both of my weekly sessions. As the condition progresses with increased pain and discomfort, it is not possible for me to go more than 3 days without treatment. Do you have numbness and tingling? I especially have tingles in my feet and would not be able to drive without MFR twice a week. My diagnosis of Small Fiber Neuropathy was impacted by trauma injuries and surgical repair including fusions in the lumbar and surgical spine.
Have you recovred from your vaccine? I had two vaccines and a booster from Pfizer without any after effects. When you say nothing helps....that covers a lot of territory. Most of us find some level of something that makes life a little easier. Often, folks tend to not take enough of a medication or spend enough time in treatment.
How can I help you at this point? What do you need to know about medical cannabis and /or MFR?
May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris