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Small Fiber Neuropathy and depression
Can Small Fiber Neuropathy cause depression? Could it affect your mood? Find out how Small Fiber Neuropathy can affect your mood.
Disclaimer, I do not hold a medical degree, just the diagnosis.
Yes - The diagnosis process for SFN can be a complete disaster - but the diagnosis of your depression is quick.
In my own opinion, I feel like my depression came from the amount of dr's, not being believed, and losing contact with friends and being isolated due to the pain. Once the official slap of a new label (SFN) was on my chart I felt like that disgusting dark cloud vanished. I could breathe again, I could start the journey forward again, yes I know its going to be a long road - but this time I'm not driving in the fog with 4 flat tires.
Yes - The diagnosis process for SFN can be a complete disaster - but the diagnosis of your depression is quick.
In my own opinion, I feel like my depression came from the amount of dr's, not being believed, and losing contact with friends and being isolated due to the pain. Once the official slap of a new label (SFN) was on my chart I felt like that disgusting dark cloud vanished. I could breathe again, I could start the journey forward again, yes I know its going to be a long road - but this time I'm not driving in the fog with 4 flat tires.
Posted Sep 29, 2018 by Brian 1350
Depression is understandable and common in small fiber neuropathy. Pain is chronic or intractable. Previous activities of life become difficult or impossible and often able to work is in jeopardy. Friends and family members have a difficult time understanding and accepting the realities when someone afflicted looks well. Many physicians are unaware or unwilling to test beyond the initial tests that prove normal in small fiber neuropathy as they test large nerves and vascular systems. Often patients are is believed and dismissed or diagnosed as somatic. All of this added to the loss and pain can lead to severe depression.
Posted Jul 12, 2021 by Jo 3150
Yes, though having any progressive widespread illness is frustrating.
Personally, as a USA resident, I have found the blocking by insurance (Medicaid) as well as office managers and MDs who won't tell you 1/10,000 of what they know to be FRUSTRATING and a waste of my life years.
Other people may have more depressions issues but I have way more FRUSTRATION issues.
If you are lucky enough to live in a country that loving supportive MDs who are not governed by their office managers (we have the former, not the latter) than stay there. Or move to such a country, if you can, before you are disabled.
A Country where MDs are not so concerned about MONEY and STATUS/PRESTIGE is the way to go.
Personally, as a USA resident, I have found the blocking by insurance (Medicaid) as well as office managers and MDs who won't tell you 1/10,000 of what they know to be FRUSTRATING and a waste of my life years.
Other people may have more depressions issues but I have way more FRUSTRATION issues.
If you are lucky enough to live in a country that loving supportive MDs who are not governed by their office managers (we have the former, not the latter) than stay there. Or move to such a country, if you can, before you are disabled.
A Country where MDs are not so concerned about MONEY and STATUS/PRESTIGE is the way to go.
Posted Feb 3, 2022 by Mark 2000
