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Fibromyalgia & Small Fiber Polyneuropathy (Full Q&A) | Khosro Farhad, MD

Up to 60% of Fibromyalgia patients in some studies show evidence of Small Fiber Polyneuropathy (SFPN), a condition which shares many symptoms with Fibromyalgia and which may be treatable. Dr. Khosro Farhad spoke about this topic and reviewed recent research on SFPN at a public talk sponsored by the Massachusetts ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) & FM Association on Nov. 14, 2015 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton, Massachusetts. Dr. Farhad is a neurologist associated with Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Portsmouth, NH For more information and resources from Dr. Farhad, visit: https://www.massmecfs.org/news-events... For more information about the Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association, visit: http://www.massmecfs.org/ 0:00 Different Types of SFPN 1:22 Effectiveness of IVIG Treatment 1:57 Accuracy of Punch Biopsy 3:44 Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Code 4:57 Radio Frequency Exposure 6:06 Blood Tests for SFPN 6:32 Where is Punch Biopsy Taken? 7:52 How is SFPN Treated? 8:24 Skin Biopsies at MGH 8:57 Treating Underlying Causes 12:20 Vitamin B6 12:32 Remyelinating Nerve Fibers? 13:18 Which Antibiotics Damage Nerves? 14:27 Does SPFN Cause Colds and Headache? 14:59 Can SPFN be Caused by Lyme? 15:48 Sensitive Skin 17:02 Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Code 17:28 Statistically Signficant Results 18:44 Can MTHFR Mutation Cause SPFN? 19:26 Preload Failure and SPFN 23:21 Typical Fiber Density 23:43 Fibromyalgia and Surgery 24:47 SPFN and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome 25:29 Getting an Appointment at MGH 27:58 Checking Thyroid, Adrenals, Blood Sugar 28:41 Educating Doctors 29:30 Testing for Sarcoidosis