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Does Small Fiber Neuropathy always start in the feet?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Oct 19, 2022 | Replies (10)Comment receiving replies
Length dependent SFN vs non-length dependent SFN. This is what the skin biopsies will tell you, and it will answer your questions. There is a big difference between the two types. My skin biopsies were done at a pain clinic. I think a dermatologist could also do them. The biopsies were not complicated. It’s knowing how to send them to a lab that’s complicated.
You could read about the two types of SFN while you’re waiting, and that might give you some helpful information. I have length-dependent, which definitely started in my feet.
Good luck.
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I hadn’t heard of the 2 different versions, so thank you so much for that! And the suggestion to get it done at a pain clinic?! That’s priceless information in my quest - I’m flying solo in the search since my neurologist’s office is still dark from the hurricane. I do have a lab that will process & send the test kit so I have that puzzle solved! Thank you so much for sharing!