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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Yes, that makes sense about feeling "deeper".
I used to go back and forth in my mind thinking, "Well, I am glad I don't have diabetes or some other disease that is causing all of this…but, where do we go from here"?
You will read through other posts on here about what has worked for others, to help with their SFN pain.
I really do hope you can find extra relief. I am always looking, too.
TeeTee
Hi Jason. You said your symptoms started 6 years ago. Anything traumatic happen physically or otherwise 7-8+ years ago? Sometimes the underlying issue/cause is well before the symptoms manifest. Finding out the underlying cause is critical but to be honest, sometimes that’s extremely difficult to answer.
One thing that I am curious about is the skin fiber density ranges in SFN. Does anyone know what the density ranges should be for a normal non SFN patient at the lower leg?
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@steeldove thanks for sending that over, as I am familiar with Neuropathycommons. I have however never seen it posted on their site the ranges? Any guidance on where I am missing it is greatly appreciated.
@jordonabrams30 Why not give a call to Dr. Oaklanders office and ask your question? https://www.massgeneral.org/doctors/doctor.aspx?id=17253#
@jordanabrams30 I'm not sure about the ranges but there is a really good explanation of the test here:
Epidermal Nerve Fiber Density Testing : An Overview
— https://bakodx.com/epidermal-nerve-fiber-density-testing-an-overview/
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Just thought I would share the next great hope for a cure outside of Winsantor: http://www.regenacy.com
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Hello everyone. I was recently diagnosed with small
Fiber neuropathy in thigh and calf( has skin biopsy) with autoimmune etiology – antibodies to voltage gated potassium channel. Cancer has been ruled out . I have been dealing with right thigh pain , spasms stiffness cramps and burning pain since 6 years now ,finally got diagnosed.
Since last week I have also have developed same symptoms in the right calf as well. Can’t walk without a limp now, it’s so painful. I am currently
On carbamazepine 200 mg twice a day(it did help with my thigh stiffness to certain extent) I am being planned for IVIG waiting for insurance approval . Has anyone received such diagnosis and had any good response to IVIG?
Thank you in advance
Wishing all of you good health
@arulhearuhela2021 Have you been checked for meralgia paresthetica which causes pain in the thighs?
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Thanks for your reply.
Yes I have been checked for that through nerve conduction study. The condition I have is called neuromyotonia and it explains all my symptoms and clinical course. I just want to know what are my odds of responding to IVIG and hear someone’s experience ,as the treatment will be initiated 6 years into my illness.
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@jasont
This started as my feet were numb with no pain and then the pain would come and go. Then the numbness got deeper, if that makes since and the pain was constant. I was suffering with this for about two years before my diagnosis. My dr has literally tested me for everything and aside from ISFN I am a healthy 45 year old male. It all started about five to six years ago.
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