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How is Small Fiber Neuropathy diagnosed?
See how Small Fiber Neuropathy is diagnosed. Which specialists are essential to meet, what tests are needed and other useful information for the diagnosis of Small Fiber Neuropathy
Disclaimer - I only hold a diagnosis, not a medical degree.
Depending on the local area - the most common, nondisputed way is a punch biopsy of the skin (2 min.) which is a small 3mm circle "hole punch" on your leg and back of your thigh. They send these to a special lab who should know what they are doing and then count and cross-reference the nerve count thus providing physical evidence backed diagnosis.
Depending on the local area - the most common, nondisputed way is a punch biopsy of the skin (2 min.) which is a small 3mm circle "hole punch" on your leg and back of your thigh. They send these to a special lab who should know what they are doing and then count and cross-reference the nerve count thus providing physical evidence backed diagnosis.
Posted Sep 29, 2018 by Brian 1350
The good standard of diagnosis is through skin punch biopsy, though the normal range of fiber density is liberal and those at the low end are likely positive. The biopsy allowed the clinician to look for cause as well. Some blood tests are now available in very limited labs that test for antibodies TS-HDS and FGFR3 whose presence are a likely indicator.
Posted Jul 12, 2021 by Jo 3150
Skin Biopsy in wrist or ankle.
Posted Feb 3, 2022 by Mark 2000
3 punch biopsies. One in thigh, one in calf and one on foot.
Posted Apr 17, 2022 by Nadine123 100
