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What type of specialist is the best type for Peripheal Neuropathy?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Nov 11, 2023 | Replies (39)Comment receiving replies
I wasn't diagnosed until I saw a neurophysiologist. That's a neurologist who specializes in nerves that make the body move. I had to find him on my own; I got no help from PCP , a general neurologist, and Pain Management was a joke. Mine is treating sensory, motor, and autonomic idiopathic SFN. I also see some specialists about specific things. Another SFN patient told me about a GI Dr who understands SFN. It took 2 1/2 years to find my neurophysiologist. Please don't give up! Keep looking and don't take "I don't know" or "you don't have a problem" as the answer. Hoping you find someone soon
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I am assuming your neurophysiologist is an MD? In my search, I have found that there are psychologists that advertise themselves as neurophysiologists. I would have hesitation going to anyone other than an MD for reasons of their ability to order labs, etc., and I am not sure they would be covered by Medicare, which is necessary for me.
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I'm new to this. What is "SFN?" Thanks!
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What specific treatments did your Neurophysiologist recommend? Thank you for your interesting post.