Small fiber neuropathy

[FeatherMe]

Can you tell me why my SFN acts up when I move my arms - like putting on a shirt, vacuuming, etc? It also kicks up when my cold crutches touch my arms, actually when anything cold touches them. It also happens without other apparent stimulation. Does SFN cause the lack of sensation in my hands? Thanks.

[MG (Admin)]

Can you tell me why my SFN acts up when I move my arms - like putting on a shirt, vacuuming, etc? It also kicks up when my cold crutches touch my arms, actually when anything cold touches them. It also happens without other apparent stimulation.

Any sort of stimulation of the skin can make the symptoms get worse...this is due to stimulation of the sensory nerves. Changing temperature can also do this.

Does SFN cause the lack of sensation in my hands?

In theory it can though it is impossible to say whether this is happening in your case without examining you.


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