Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my post. The article was very interesting. I'm wondering how many small fiber patients are labeled as idiopathic, fibro patients, or mentally ill? It seems highly possible. Maybe having a diagnosis doesn't really affect the treatment, but it sure does help to put a name to something. And, I'm sure in many cases, depending on what the illness is, there is a treatment available.

I feel as if the small fiber neuropathy is something my neuro and I need to explore. I am curious though, I do seem to have the tingling and numbness as seen in the large fiber neuropathy, would this rule out the small fiber neuropathy? I do get sharp stabbing pains, usually in the sole of my left foot, from time to time. I have the tight, banding feelings too. And, honestly at times I do have severe pain that is hard to describe.

I was reading through the stickies and was directed to the Neurpathy Association and found out that my neuro has a support group for neurpathy!! Imagine that. Now, I feel as if maybe I can approach her with the idea. Luckily, she is easy to talk to.

I'm rambling now. Thanks again for your help.

Shalynn