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Old 05-18-2010, 06:41 PM #1
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I've been diagnosed with Small Fiber Neuropathy over a year ago, and the symptoms (e.g. severe burning all over the body, etc.) have gotten even worse lately. About a week and a half ago my neurologist sent me for yet another bunch of blood tests.
He just called to tell me that I am quite low in carnitine. Has anyone had this? Can a deficiency in carnitine cause symptoms of neuropathy? I guess at this point anything is possible. I've just completely lost hope of finding a way to help me with this intense pain 24/7 and am kind of hoping that this carnitine deficiency is the cause of this unbearable pain.

Any thoughts?
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Yes, Carnitine levels may impact or create PN. This is because Carnitine is used by mitochondria in cells for metabolism and energy. It carries fatty acids to be "burned" as fuel.

I have a Carnitine thread here:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/post653568-5.html
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