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6Hypnone
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Hey guys.
I have quite a few nerve related issues... Pain (which is why I'm on disability - - it's horrible) splinter, electrical, pokes, needles. But another I wondered if anyone knew of or had, that's allodynia... Sensitive areas.

In 2016, I had an area on my index finger rt hand. Now I have also an area on top and bottom of same hand, as well as upper back, left side.

A tune know what infection causes this? It's scaring me like I won't be able to be touched or pet my dog. I read an article on the lyme disease website of a girl who had this on her whole upper torso.

What has helped with this?

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its a form of neuropathy - caused by damage to nerves triggered by infection

typically associated most strongly with Lyme and Bart

lyme is very well documented to cause this - however like a lot of lyme symptoms it often goes away or moves around by itself.

some find anti-inflammatory herbs help - like buhners protocols - knotweed, skullcap etc

some favour glutathione - while others find it flares their symptoms

for others - changing their diet to low carb - low inflammatory foods ( no grains, no starches, no processed foods, no industrially produced seed oils ) helps their symptoms settle down.

like so many other symptoms of Lyme - no one thing works for all - so we have to try different things till we find something that helps us

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Have you considered trying cold laser therapy?

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It's torture.

Not sure if it's due to infections directly, or auto-immune activity damaging nerves.

Small Fiber Neuropathy:
https://www.healthrising.org/blog/2021/05/06/small-nerve-fiber-snf-energy-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/

A test to consider is a skin punch biopsy (a rheumatologist or dermatologist can do it). Therapath is one lab:
therapath.com

Don't waste your time with neurologists, who are generally clueless about this (even though the symptoms seem "neurological").

Saunas (Far-Infrared) have helped me some.

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6Hypnone
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Thank you guys. That's a bit what I figured. I guessed either Lyme or Bart. And I think I have both.

I have tried cold laser on my feet, which have nerve pain, but saw no difference.

I have considered that punch test yes, in the past b/c of nerve pain, but could not find any lab that would do it.

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Are there any updates for now? I hope that you are doing well and got professional treatment.
I would not recommend self-diagnosing to anyone because you are not a doctor to know for sure. There can be so many kinds of diseases that you cannot know. A wrong diagnosis can have serious consequences for your health.
That’s why it’s always better to look for a good doctor in the area. In your case, I would recommend seeing a neurologist or a dermatologist. There are some great doctors in https://www.vitalskinderm.com/locations/bella-pelle/. Some people come there even from other states to get the help that only this center can offer.

[ 06-06-2022, 07:38 PM: Message edited by: Hasbeck ]

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