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08-17-2015, 06:41 PM | #1 | ||
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What is difference between SFN & PN?
I was told by my neuro doc after EMG/ NCV testing that I DID NOT have neuropathy. Then last month was told after punch biopsies that I have SFN. What is the difference. My left leg and arm are affected .......and I have terrible pressure in my upper abs and back on and off........TERRIBLE ringing in my ears every night. I'm sooooo miserable. Help! Thanks Kate |
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08-17-2015, 08:22 PM | #2 | ||
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Have you had extensive blood work done? Testing for diabetes, thyroid, toxicity, vitamin levels, autoimmune issues, etc. ? That would be essential now that you have a confirmed diagnosis. A good neuro will want to search for the cause of SFN, once its diagnosed. A skin biopsy is pretty accurate in diagnosis SFN. |
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08-18-2015, 04:18 AM | #3 | ||
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no difference, but sfn specific to the small fibers nerves, and peripheral means neuropathy of the nerves outside of autonomic system, not autonomic system. Mostly sensory nerves are affected. Small fiber can cause pn.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | KateKline (08-18-2015) |
08-18-2015, 04:36 AM | #4 | ||
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Neuropathy is a disorder of the peripheral nervous system SFN is a form of neuropathy that affects the smaller fibers in the peripheral nervous system. The damage can include sensory and autonomic nerve fibers. The skin biopsy tests the small fibers, and EMG tests the large fibers of the peripheral nervous system. |
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08-18-2015, 06:08 AM | #5 | ||
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Also peripheral neuropathy is distal, where SFN can be non length dependent. It can be all over your body and face. Like me
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"Thanks for this!" says: | KateKline (08-18-2015), Patrick Winter (08-18-2015) |
08-18-2015, 06:29 AM | #6 | ||
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What are your symptoms in your left arm and leg? That is where mine started too.
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08-18-2015, 06:48 AM | #7 | ||
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http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread224697.html
It elaborates on what is said here, and points you towards our Useful Websites section at the top of this forum for even more explanatory information. |
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08-18-2015, 08:46 AM | #8 | |||
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Does anyone know what causes the ringing in the ears from Neuropathy?
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08-18-2015, 09:17 AM | #9 | ||
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08-18-2015, 09:51 AM | #10 | ||
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