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What helps the symptoms of Small Fiber Neuropathy?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Dec 12, 2023 | Replies (131)
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@pah17

I was told by a neurologist that regardless of a positive or negative skin biopsy for small fiber neuropathy, the treatment is the same as peripheral neuropathy - Gapapentin and PT.
I don't have pain, so I suspect the reason the Gapapentin is not easing my symptoms of numbness and tingling is because I'm not in pain. I was evaluated by PT and they will work with me on balance.
I consider myself fortunate so far that while it's distracting and annoying it's not affecting my daily activities and general quality of life at age 71.
May I hear from the pain-free folks on their outlook and regimen?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Dec 12, 2023

Hi @pah17, I also only have the numbness with my neuropathy but do have some tingling that I notice once in awhile. I posted my neuropathy journey in another discussion here - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/310341/. You might also want to join in on the following discussion:

--- Neuropathy: Numbness only, no pain: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/neuropathy-numbness-only-no-pain/

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