[APJH]

Hi everyone. I was diagnosed in May with idiopathic Small Fiber Neuropathy after EMG & skin biopsy. I'm 41, female, in good health and have been tested for all potential causes of SFN. The only thing that showed up was a B12 deficiency. Been taking B12 for 5 months and my level is now normal (will continue taking it daily to keep level up).

I take 60mg Cymbalta every morning--it doesn't eliminate the pain, but keeps it tolerable so that I can work and live my life somewhat normally. I swim 2-3 times a week and I walk 10-15 min. to & from work (I live in NYC). Walking hurts, but I do it anyway.

Last week I went to a neuropathy specialist and had a brain & spinal MRI. The results show a herniated disc in my cervical spine (C6-C7). Doc wants to do some more tests to make sure the diagnosis of SFN is correct (he did not diagnose me originally and wants to review the skin biopsy results from May).

Anyone know of links between herniated discs in cervical spine and peripheral neuropathy in feet? (I have some numbness/tingling in my hands, too, but it is INFINITELY WORSE in my feet and ankles.)

Any feedback or advice would be helpful!

Thanks for listening and be well...

APJH