Connect
← Return to Neuropathy: Numbness only, no pain
Discussion
Neuropathy: Numbness only, no pain
Neuropathy | Last Active: Nov 14 3:29pm | Replies (508)Comment receiving replies
Good afternoon @debmoby. Welcome to our sharing forum. I wonder if you have been asked to participate in a punch skin biopsy on either of your ankles? You say that your neuropathy isn't tied to small fibers. Mine is from previous trauma that included spine surgery. SFN (small fiber neuropathy) is sort of a different kind of situation. I also depend on Cymbalta to control the anxiety that seems to ride along with the neuro.
May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris
Replies to "Good afternoon @debmoby. Welcome to our sharing forum. I wonder if you have been asked to..."
Connect
Well, many, many years they did a muscle biopsy on the back of my calf, but there was nothing at that time. I couldn't even tell you anymore what they were looking for, but it was negative. Some type of muscle disease, I think.
Honestly, I've wondered why I've not had one! I think I should. I think when I finish traveling this winter, I'll ask my doctor for one. (We move from one house to another to avoid the cold and to play with our friends in 70 degrees weather, which is much easier for me - and my Hubs loves to go, so nice break for my care giver, too!)
Thank you for this idea! I'm always up to find a firm answer, as I just keep getting diagnosis's that I feel aren't entirely 100% accurate...although they might be part of the picture.
Chris - I love your thought at the end! It's such a nice thing to read - and made me smile.
May you also be free of suffering!
Debbie