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Hi Joel @joelfritzler, Have you thought about trying a Mayo Clinic Network Member location? As part of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, the physicians can draw on the collective knowledge of Mayo Clinic. This page shows a map of the locations and links to the hospitals - https://www.mayoclinic.org/about-mayo-clinic/care-network/network-members.
I would recommend the closest large hospital/ medical school group. For example, I live near University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB), which is frequently quoted in the news. They have top-notch faculty that also see patients in specialty clinics. My appointment at UAB was scheduled for nine months away, but I called every few weeks and was able to snag an earlier appointment. I told them it didn’t matter who I saw, because any neurologist in that type of setting should be very familiar with SFN. Then they can communicate with your local physician.
Thanks Joel,
After a few days of only getting around a mile or so around the house and shopping but taking it easy I can say that I feel about 5% less early morning pain. Today I was quite bored so took my recumbent trike out for an easy cruise around town, felt good again taking it very easy. Only got a mile when the wind and rain hit me so a short lived ride. However that seemed to alleviate the numbness and tightness in my lower legs. Since all this really hit me while pushing myself on the trail, that's exactly what I think created the increase in discomfort. Backing off is hard to do for me at least but now worthy of a serious go of it. I can't take Gabapentin, gives me palpitations, also allergic to the NSAIDs, so a little Tylenol here and there but not over 1,000mg a day keeps me moving. I'll report back after a week or so and see how I'm feeling with the significant cutback in pushing the envelope.
Thanks for your reply!
Bob