Small Fiber Neuropathy: What helps?
I have been diagnosed with Small Fiber Neuropathy. My problem is this. Since before they diagnosed me, I was having other symptoms that I thought were not related including loss of appetite/weight loss, bladder control, bowel control, problem with eyesight at times, tremors, sleep issues among some other things. I was told by my Neurologist that those things are not related to small fiber neuropathy but when I look it up, it says it can affect your autonomic nervous system. What is the truth. I am having a heck of a time with bladder and bowel issues as well as either sleeping through the alarm or not sleeping at all. I hope someone can shed some light on this for me. Thank you.
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Hello!
I also have a whole host of symptoms going on that were diagnosed as Peripheral Neuropathy caused by the Moderna Vaccine. That was in May of 2021.
I was just diagnosed with small fiber neuropathy and I am in hell! Ugh! I am having a spinal stimulator put in next Friday. I will update you guys a couple weeks after my surgery to let you know how it is helping.
It is. You are exactly right.
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I have idiopathic small fiber neuropathy. I do not have the bladder and bowel control issues. It’s mainly my toes - numbness and bluish/purple in shower and sometimes other times. PRP helped with those symptoms for almost 2 years. It’s starting to come back again. They weren’t sure how long it would help.
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John: I came across a special diet for neuropathy, but lost connection to my cell provider when traveling. Would you have a link to this diet ?
I'm not sure I've seen a special diet but have seen a lot of nutritional food listings for people with neuropathy. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy has a lot of information on their site on the topic - https://www.foundationforpn.org/living-well/lifestyle/nutrition/. They also have a webinar on the topic that might be helpful - https://www.foundationforpn.org/webinar-nutrition-for-patients-with-peripheral-neuropathy/.
I live in Canada and our health care is the pits…shortage of drs. In particular specialists. One has to wait months to get to one . I started having tingling in the sole of my feet August ‘23. Thought I just needed to rest feet… bought massager, etc. finally saw dr. Who prescribed gabapentin and told me to go plan the next 15 yrs of my life. Two months later I insisted he refer me to a neurologist. Had to wait 4 months. Finally blood work was done and he told me my neuropathy was caused by Sjogrens, an autoimmune disease.which causes dry eyes and mouth and is also progressive but slowly. I was only experiencing dry nasal passage sometimes. Went to Rheumatologist who said she can’t treat neuropathy and referred me to a Sjogrens clinic. I am still waiting to hear if my referral was accepted. My GP is no good as he just brushes my symptoms off … doesn’t know that Sjogrens also affects other organs. Looking for dr. Right now to get more help. I use a foot massager for my neuropathy which helps a lot and baclofen for muscle relaxant. Excercise helps a lot with neuropathy and I am following a Sjogrens diet which also helps my digestion.
I have SFN caused by Sjogren's and I have just recieved Rituximab and I think it will work. Look it up and see if your Dr. (when you finally get one ) will agree. Unfortunately, waiting 4 months for a neurologist is common here, too. It took me several years (and 2 rheumatologist) to get diagnosed correctly. So you are ahead of us there.
Good luck and best wishes!
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