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I was diagnosed with small fibre neuropathy (which includes Burning Feet Syndrome) 2 weeks ago. Thankfully my feet don't burn all the time - but often enough to send me to the doctor. I especially hate the 3:00 am waking to take pain meds that I now keep on my bedside table.
The diagnosis was based on a nerve conduction study and thorough exam by a Neurologist. The bad news is there is no cure and it will likely get worse - the good news is there are some suggested medications. I opted for Gabapentin (recommended by the Pharmacist and my GP), which my doctor has me building very slowly (100 mg every night for 7 days; then 200 mg every night for 7 days; then 300 mg every night for 14 days - and at that point we will assess my pain levels. It's all about pain management for me.
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Hello @iceblue, Welcome to Connect. I also have small fiber peripheral neuropathy but I only have the numbness and no associated pain. I posted what helps me in my story in an earlier post on Connect here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anyone-here-dealing-with-peripheral-neuropathy/?pg=42#comment-65985
There are a few other discussions you may want to join and meet other members sharing small fiber neuropathy.
> Groups > Neuropathy > Ideas for pain relief from Small Fiber Neuropathy (SFN)
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ideas-for-pain-from-small-fiber-neuropathy/
> Groups > Neuropathy > Scientific research and scholarly papers on Small Fiber Neuropathy
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/scientific-research-and-scholarly-papers-on-small-fiber-neuropathy/
Pain management is probably the number one concern for a lot of members. Side effects of the medication used for pain management is another concern for some members. Is it primarily your feet that are affected by your neuropathy?