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What helps the symptoms of Small Fiber Neuropathy?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Dec 12, 2023 | Replies (131)
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@jnana

Thank you Chris for sharing your journey. I have experienced neuropathy sensations of pins and needles, stinging and sometimes burning since September. I have have seen 2 neurologists that completed blood tests, EMG, and punch biopsy test. All were negative except the biopsy- which indicated a slight SFN in my foot -which the neuro. Thought could be explained from damage chemotherapy did to me 4 years ago. I also have burning mouth syndrome that started in Dec. 2020. I was already taking 400mg a day of gabapentin for my mouth. So they initially increased this to 600mg, then 900-1200mg.
The onset of my neuropathy symptoms was sudden and started in my trunk area - especially thighs and back. It now has spread significantly to my hands and sometimes to my feet. It is tricky to find clothes to wear that do not exacerbate the sensations.
I do meditate with music and prayer which help. The gabapentin helps somewhat.
I have been prescribed Cymbalta, but am afraid of taking because of long term side effects, if I am no longer able to take it.
Does Cymbalta decrease your neuropathy symptoms? Do you/did you experience side effects from Cymbalta?
Thanks! Jennie

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Jan 18, 2022

Good "sunny" winter morning Jennie. Thank you so much for responding so thoroughly. I do know that we have many members who have found that their chemotherapy left its mark.

All I can tell you about Cymbalta is quite positive. What are the long-term side effects that you fear? I have had no side effects from my 90 mg morning dose. Because my anxiety creates pain which creates anxiety, etc., etc., etc, I think that the Cymbalta coupled with my medical cannabis tincture does a reasonably good job. If I stop and think about the pain....then I will begin to worry again.

Have neuropathy symptoms in your trunk area resulted in pain? My onset was also in the abdomen and trunk area. It almost feels like we are neuropathy twins.

That must mean that I will share your issues in my mindful meditation. What shall I place at the top of my list for you?
May you be safe, protected, and free from inner and outer harm?
Chris

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