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I agree with bridgeback2 . Am sure this is stressful trying to figure this out. It...
may have, your height and weight, what ... Yes: by all means bring up small fiber ... neuropathy and insist on a biopsy from ... fallible, and a good near will do what ... patient asks, if the request will help
Support Group: Brain & Nervous System
Posted: Aug 15, 2025
@dstone501957 If your skin punch biopsy came back negative, you may not have small fiber neuropathy....
came back negative, you may not have small ... fiber neuropathy. ... Mine came back with severe small fiber ... What was the purpose of the nerve ablation ... and what was expected in helping to
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Aug 6, 2025
What a remarkable health journey, and I’m glad you’re feeling so much better! In early 2020,...
What a remarkable health journey, and ... then did a muscle biopsy to test for small ... fiber neuropathy, which also came back ... was told a gluten-free diet would help ... What I am now experiencing, however,
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Jul 20, 2025
@janagain Hi, Jan. I had ACDF surgery c5-c6 in 2022 and ACDF surgery on c6-c7 in...
disease, neurogenic claudication and small ... fiber neuropathy so this will be a ... ; My neurologists didn’t really help ... EMGs/nerve conduction studies can help ... This information can help a surgeon
Hello @v8auto, Welcome to Connect. I haven't had leg cramps in quite awhile but I also...
problems that go along with my idiopathic small ... fiber PN. ... What I think helps keep the leg cramps ... diabetic socks on the feet which may also help ... has a list of supplements known to help
Discussion: Night cramps
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Jun 7, 2025
@slg33 What was the reason you had surgery? Did you injure your foot or was it...
@slg33 What was the reason you had ... conduction study of lower limbs and small ... fiber neuropathy skin punch biopsy? ... carnitine and magnesium supplements can help ... calm small fiber nerve pain somewhat
Posted: May 20, 2025
@judyeccles I take alpha Lipoic acid, Acetyl l carnitine and magnesium for small fiber neuropathy. What...
Acetyl l carnitine and magnesium for small ... fiber neuropathy. ... What type of neuropathy were you diagnosed ... your diet/supplementa/herbs that may help ... https://neuropathyprogram.com/diet-and-neuropathy-what-to-eat-and-what-to-avoid
Thank you, this is helpful information. I did have an EMG test and an MRI test...
Thank you, this is helpful information ... test 4 years ago, and a biopsy for small ... fiber neuropathy performed by the neurologist ... I’m worried that this small fiber neuropathy ... fiber neuropathy and what to expect
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Apr 4, 2025
Welcome @semaj, I have idiopathic small fiber peripheral neuropathy and do have some additional discomfort if...
Welcome @semaj, I have idiopathic small ... fiber peripheral neuropathy and do ... Also, when I sleep I generally use a small ... experience to respond, you might find it helpful ... From what you describe as your symptoms
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Mar 15, 2025
I would like to address GI Inflammatory Issues, post COVID Review: COVID March 2020, mild, except...
COVID March 2020, mild, except taste/smell ... Neuropathy, pain and leg weakness including ... Stopped eating gluten and neuropathy ... What helped was a HUGE change in diet ... meals as they are “heavy” and full of fiber
Posted: Mar 2, 2025
Hello @timbo1961, Welcome to Connect. I don't have chemo PN but do have small fiber PN...
don't have chemo PN but do have small ... fiber PN and my experience has been ... and comments from other members on what ... helps chemo induced neuropathy - https ... 20what%20helps.
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Feb 24, 2025
Welcome @lakelariet, The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy has a pretty comprehensive collection of neuropathy treatments including...
what helps" if you want to look ... search=neuropathy%20what%20helps. ... condition and what treatments are available ... though my diagnosis is idiopathic small ... fiber peripheral neuropathy.
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Feb 24, 2025
Hi— I’m new to Mayo! My Neurologist (migraines) was the most helpful to me with my...
Neurologist (migraines) was the most helpful ... work, an MRI brain (R/O MS) and a small ... Fiber Neuropathy and a Vit B/folate ... My advice to anyone with what seems ... I have flares and am learning what can
Support Group: Just Want to Talk
Posted: Feb 2, 2025
Hello @mikead63, Welcome to Connect. I have idiopathic small fiber peripheral neuropathy with just numbness and...
I have idiopathic small fiber peripheral ... connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/member-neuoropathy-journey-stories-whats-yours ... One thing that really helped me was ... has helped them. ... What symptoms bother you the most?
Glad your husband feel better with special shoes and Gababentin.... Unfortunately, the relief will not last...
thing first you have to determine what ... venous blood flow, skin biopsy for small ... fiber neuropathy ( SFN) etc... ... , being on Gababentin and bunch of helpful ... maintenance twice a month...Hope this help
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Jan 8, 2025
Yes, Tarlov Cysts that cause pain are rare. However, I had a large one the size...
synthetic titanium plate attached to what ... taking a number of medications to help ... fiber neuropathy. ... The results showed that my small fiber ... I hope this helps.
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Dec 30, 2024
Welcome @sfmcfar, I don't think you are the first person whose ever asked that question -...
was first diagnosed with idiopathic small ... fiber peripheral neuropathy but only ... numbness so no drugs were available that helped ... That's really what brought me to ... members have shared helps.
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Dec 16, 2024
@kensie123 I have cervical spondylotic myelopathy/degenerative cervical myelopathy, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, radiculopathy at the...
Some diagnosed me with small fiber neuropathy ... at a desk job for 30+ years did not help ... My surgery has helped improved some ... to nerves/spinal cord (depending on what ... your MRI shows and what levels).
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Dec 10, 2024
Hi @rickhood, I've always been in the pre-diabetic category and not wanting to make my neuropathy...
category and not wanting to make my neuropathy ... I have idiopathic small fiber PN not ... on the "fix" that might be helpful ... What’s your why? ... useful: -- The Metabolic Syndrome and Neuropathy
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Nov 23, 2024
@judyeccles How did you fracture your L2 vertebrae? Did you read through your imaging reports (did...
What about your disc and surrounding ... I have spine issues and neuropathy. ... Small fiber nerve pain can be helped ... Magnesium helps calm nerves, too.
Discussion: Neuropathy
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Nov 21, 2024