Living with NeuropathyThis section is a place to share stories about Living with Neuropathy Below are entries of those who have already shared their stories. We hope that you find their experiences helpful to your own situation. You may also Help others by sharing your story. To quickly access health information from your website's browser, download Small Fiber Neuropathy At 41 years I have had a lot of severe injuries, but they healed and were not as debilitating pain-wise as neuropathy Today I was seen again by yet another doctor. After some tests and scheduling 3 skin biopises for later, he is almost convinced that this is Small Fiber Neuropathy Once confirmed the treatment is likely to be anti-convulsants, which may not be effective because the dosage may have to be so high that I would be no good mentally (sleepy, confused possibly). This is what I have read. I guess it is going to be a rough time for anyone with this problem, but what is beginning to bother me, not more than the pain, is the amount of time I spend off work and not going to see friends. And what I think they may be thinking about me. This is not a life-threatening illness or one others can easily recogonize, or one that they have heard of, so who knows what they may think. But as time goes on, I am being less and less involved because, I think, they know I may not participate. Comments
May 2007
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