I can only make a couple of suggestions, but they might just do it. Although not everything works the same for everyone, I found at least some relief with lidoderm patches. Not complete relief, but I don't think anything has been inveted yet for that. You might also try icing the area. Very simplistic, but very effective. The only problem with icing is the fact you should only use the ice pact for 20minutes an hour. As soon as the area warms up, your kind of back where you started. I hope you find something that helps (at least until they come up with the "miracle" drug I keep hoping for). Best of luck to you and all of us cause we're all dealing with the same thing.
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Originally Posted by Sheltiemom
Having been through a fair number of doc appointments since this began in January (realize there are those of you who've been doing for a lot longer), and m about ready to jump off this merry-go-round.
Sorry for probably repeating myself, but I was unable to tolerate the usual suspect meds (gabapentin, Lyrica, etc.).
So - does anybody here honestly know whether or not there is anything other than those meds that will take the edge off small fiber sensory neuropathy?
If there isn't, then I'm done paying co-pays if neuros/rheumys can't do anything else for the SFSN and things stay stable. About mid-way through this search, I had a pain management neuro tell me, quite honestly, that he couldn't help me. He didn't keep taking my money, and I appreciated that.
Thanks,
Sheltiemom
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