I was correctly diagnosed with idiopathic small fibre peripheral neuropathy following numerous tests and a skin biopsy. The tingling and burning pains progressed within 4 months up to and above the knees. This raised my level of anxiety - things getting worse but no diagnosis.

My doctor suggested taking Citalopram and gave me a few Diazepam as a short term back up to reduce the anxiety. Within 20 minutes of the first Diazepam(not the best drug to start taking) the burning significantly reduced. I discussed this effect with a neurologist whose conclusion was that a significant level of the burning was caused by the anxiety not the PN as the Diazapam should not reduce neuropathic pain.

As the Citalopram has started to get into the system the burning has reduced.
Does this ring any bells with anyone?