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Small Fiber Neuropathy
by: RD on Wed, May 30 2007
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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.
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  1. Wed, Feb 06 2008
    [quote="Bethy":57d68]Hi, I know your post was months ago, but I'm new to this site and just had to respond. I am 47 and like yourself, have...Read
  2. Sun, Dec 30 2007
    Hi, I know your post was months ago, but I'm new to this site and just had to respond. I am 47 and like yourself, have been diagnosed with small fibe...Read

May 2007

  • Small Fiber Neuropathy - by RD - (Wed, May 30 2007)
    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. [more..]
  • Neuropathy after CPM stroke - by Rachel, Wife - (Mon, May 21 2007)
    My spouse of 15 years had a stroke December 24th, 2005, they named it CPM (Central Pontene Mylenosis). He was given 6 months-1 year to live and was sent to a nursing home for long term care with a feeding tube. By January 19th, 2005 he was walking and I was able to bring him home. [more..]
  • Lupus and neuropathy - by Deirdre - (Mon, May 21 2007)
    My neuropathy came from lupus. My feet and legs are half numb, same as fingers, but pain is excruciating and all over because of the lupus [more..]
  • Morphine Pump - by Susan - (Thu, May 17 2007)
    I have taught school for 17 yrs. and I have a masters degree. Neuropathy pain stopped me from working and has all but robbed me of my life. [more..]
  • Eastern Medicine - by Rob - (Tue, May 15 2007)
    My postings have been here before, but I did not mention that I went to an acupuncturist. She is of Chinese descent and is a formerly trained medical doctor (30 years experience). [more..]
  • On going pain - by Rob - (Mon, May 14 2007)
    This is one of the most difficult medical conditions to treat that I have seen or heard about. I started having slight pains in my feet, mostly my right foot. [more..]
  • Neuropathy - by Lilly - (Thu, May 10 2007)
    To Charlene: My husband has Neuropathy—-I beleive my husband developed it from taking Zocor [more..]
  • my father’s neuropathy - by charlene - (Fri, May 04 2007)
    Hi, my name is charlene. My mother suffered a brain stem stroke 2 years ago which left her paralysed with only a little movement in her one arm. My dad, always a very fit man, went into a depression [more..]

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