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Old 05-30-2014, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Pinksweetpea View Post
I am still searching for answers and interested to know if any of our members who have autonomic neuropathy, have the symptom of heat intolerance? I have been diagnosed with large fibre polyneuropathy, but I think I may also have autonomic neuropathy?

For many years I suffered from urinary retention and three years ago had to have a permanent indwelling catheter because of this. There was never a diagnosis for the retention, but now I am wondering if it is caused by autonomic neuropathy, as I have read that this can affect the bladder as well as other organs.

I have noticed that I am more sensitive to heat than anyone else I know and it doesn't feel "normal" to be the odd one out. Because of this, I am trying to find out if there is a possible nerve connection to do with the heat sensitivity? I know that its not caused by the menopause because I am now in my seventies and have had this problem since my forties. If anyone can shine a light on this I would appreciate it very much and any comments would be very welcome.

Thanks for reading this, Pinksweetpea
I have small fiber neuropathy, but it manifests itself in burning of hands and feet when I exercise or get hot. The name for this manifestation is Erythromelalgia. You may want to look into it. Generally diagnosed by a sweat test. For me, I had a punch biopsy at my hip, knee, and ankle showing decreased nerves at my ankle. This is characteristic of small fiber (PN). Erythomelalgia hurts like the dickens but my symptoms are only when I get hot and can be relieved if I cool the area by soaking in cold water, or putting cold air on my feet. Wondering if you experience the same thing?
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