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Is body pain, dizziness, and acid reflux normal with SFN?
For those of us with SFN, does anyone else experience body pain and dizziness? My understanding is that it is supposed to affect the hands...
PN and the problem of a callus on sole of foot.
I have dealt with PN for 3 years or so, but although the PN comes with its own problems; numbness, tingling, and balance, the biggest...
Raynauds Syndrome and Prudential Nerve damage related to Neurology?
I have been treated for Neuropathy in feet and legs using a newer laser treatment to regenerate nerves. Worked while in treatment, pain and throbbing...
Anyone using Amitriptyline HCL for Neuropathy instead of Gaba or Lyric
A doctor has prescribed Amitriptyline HCL for my Neurapathy pain in my feet instead of Gaba or Lyrica. Does anyone have any experience with this....
Severe pain in upper inner thigh
I’ve had SFN, i.e. PN in my feet for ~2.5 years, taking Oxycodone and Methadone for severe pain. Yesterday, I had an attack of severe...
Is there a way to test neuropathy w/o sticking needles in your veins?
I have neuropathy from Hansen’s Disease (leprosy). It was actually the first symptom for 18 months until others started manifesting in my joints which led...
Do Small Fiber Nerves have a connection to Sciatica Nerves?
I have had cervical and lumbar spine issues for about 50 years, degenerative disc disease, sciatica nerve issues in both legs, and now arthritis. I...
What type of specialist is the best type for Peripheal Neuropathy?
What type of specialist is the best type for Peripheal Neuropathy? I have seen two neurologists, been referred to a Podiatrist, and not one has...
feeling defeated
Hi to all the wonderful folks who keep me encouraged by your courage to keep going.. with no sleep and unrelenting burning pain and cramping...
Neuropathy after serious Staph infection in right foot and surgery .
Had serious Staph infection in right foot that required surgery and 2 week hospital stay for PICC line injections of antibiotics. After release from hospital...
Cardio doctor says I may have Neuropathy
I recently had a heart attack which resulted in two stents. I’m taking Plavix and asprin. After telling my cardio dr that my feet and...
New to neuropathy without pain
Looking for some help. I had a lumbar fusion and now 7 months later i developed numbness from my knees down to the bottoms of...
Diabetic neuropathy
New member here. What I am really looking for is a layman’s guide to neuropathy to answer the many questions I have. If anyone here...
Twitching spasms all over neuropathy/meds
Hello all. I'm 49 and have Failed Back Surgery in 2012, so I'm still in pain and neuropathic pain in my feet. I've been on...
Treatment options that have worked for Small Fiber Neuropathy
I am a new member to the Neuropathy group and looking to find information about what has worked for others to reduce their neuropathy pain...
Burning sensations in random locations
Ever since my craniotomy in 2014 to remove a benign brain tumor, I’ve suffered from nerve problems like Occipital Neuralgia, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Geniculate Neuralgia, and...
any good advice or encouragement for a long car ride?
Hello to all the wonderful people who burn and struggle along side me. I am going to try a trip out of state in a...
Does Vitamin B-12 help with neuropathy?
I have developed neuropathy in my feet----especially the soles. When I walk, it's like walking on shards of glass that are on fire. Several articles...
PN Specialist/Centers near Kansas?
Hello - Does anyone know of any PN specialists that they recommended near Kansas? Doubtful, but thought I would ask. I believe I have SFPN...
Has anyone tried a spinal cord stimulator for small fiber neuropathy?
Hi, I’ve had burning and pins and needles in both of my feet for over three years now. I’ve seen 3 podiatrists, 2 neurologists, back...
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