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@jjarvis

just diagnosed with small fiber neuropathy, possibly. Dr. prescribed anti-depressant. Took 1st pill and had bad pain in left side colon. Since I have colitis and tread very softly with food and drugs because of colon flare-ups and because my gastroenterologist wants to cut out part of my colon, I am afraid of this anti-depressant which has many warnings and side effects. This drug was to see if it would help with neuropathy, not depression. My first concern is do nothing to cause problems with my colon; I have enough worry trying to avoid severe colon flare-ups without taking drugs that would add to the severity of colon surgery necessity. help

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Sep 16, 2023

Welcome @jjarvis, Sorry to hear the treatment didn't help with the pain and came with it's own side effects. I only have the numbness with my neuropathy so there aren't any drugs that help with numbness. You bring up a great point and one that I would definitely discuss with your doctor about the side effects causing colon flare-ups. There are a couple of other discussions you may want to view to learn what others have shared.
--- What helps the symptoms of Small Fiber Neuropathy?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/tingling-from-small-fiber-neurapathy/
--- Small Fiber Neuropathy: What helps?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/small-fiber-neuropathy/.

You also might find the information on the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy website helpful - https://www.foundationforpn.org/living-well/.

Have you discussed the colon pain caused by the drug with your doctor? Do you mind sharing what drug your treatment was?

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