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@femuchay

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with small fiber neuropathy. It all stated it vertigo that has since gone away and then one morning i developed cold feet as if I was standing on a block of ice. Then the electric like sensation, crawling, pins and needles from head to feet. had a ton of blood work done but everything checked out. I finally saw a Neurologist. He had skin biopsy done and diagnosed the small fiber neuropathy. I have tried a medications ,like gabapentine, cymbalta etc with no relief. I just had my 3rd treatment of intravenous lidocaine. 2 at 600mg and the 3rd at 800mg. i haven't gotten any relief. my symptom seem to get worse on the day of the treatments. Please does anyone has any lead or suggestions for me. I'll really appreciate anything right now. its been almost a year and I am tired.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Feb 16, 2021

Hi @femuchay, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I recommend that you join the discussions in the neuropathy group
- Neuropathy https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/neuropathy/

There are several discussions specific to small fiber neuropathy too.

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Hank | @jesfactsmon | Feb 16, 2021

@femuchay
I'd advise spending a few hours perusing through the neuropathy group that Colleen gave you the link to. I spent my first 2-3 weeks on Connect reading through the neuropathy discussions and learned a lot, before I even wrote my first post. My wife only gets relief from her neuropathy from medical marijuana. If you have access to it you might consider it. She only uses it for relief about 3 times per week, but it lasts a few hours and gives her a real break from the pain. Plus it helps her get to sleep, but not until at least 2 hours after smoking it. Also, depending on your particular lifestyle, you may find a benefit in eating healthier and exercising more, unless these areas are already optimized. Best, Hank

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