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Neuropathy | Last Active: Oct 3, 2023 | Replies (213)
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Hi @trudi22, Welcome to Connect. I'm sorry to hear that your IVIG therapy was not allowed by your insurance for your diagnosis of SFN. It doesn't sound like IVIG infusions will help much with the pain for SFN according to this 2021 article -- Intravenous Immunoglobulin Therapy in Patients With Painful Idiopathic Small Fiber Neuropathy: https://n.neurology.org/content/96/20/e2534
You might find reading through the following discussion helpful - Small Fiber Neuropathy: What helps?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/small-fiber-neuropathy/
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy also has some different treatments listed here including some over the counter items that may provide some relief - https://www.foundationforpn.org/treatments/.
Also, if your doctor thinks the IVIG will help here are some tips you might find helpful to get the treatment -- Tips for When Your Medical Insurance Company Will Not Pay: https://www.verywellhealth.com/health-insurance-company-wont-pay-3231743
Have you contacted your insurance company directly or did they just tell the doctor it's not covered?