Small Fiber Neuropathy vs. Large Fiber Neuropathy Understanding the Hidden Spectrum of Diabetic Nerve Damage Introduction Not all diabetic neuropathy is the same. While most people associate nerve damage with numbness or pain in the feet, very few realize there are two distinct types of nerve fibers involved—small fibers and large fibers—each with its own
Why Small Fiber Neuropathy Is Often Misdiagnosed The Invisible Nerve Damage Behind Your Burning, Tingling Pain Introduction You feel it every night—burning feet, stinging hands, electric zaps, or crawling sensations under the skin. Yet, every test comes back “normal.” Doctors may say, “It’s in your head,” or worse, diagnose it as anxiety or depression. What
When Neuropathy Progresses to Ulcers: A Deeper Look into Diabetic Nerve Damage Introduction For many people living with diabetes, neuropathy starts with mild tingling or numbness in the feet. But over time, this seemingly minor discomfort can progress into a serious and painful complication: diabetic foot ulcers. These wounds are more than just skin deep—they’re
Small Fiber Neuropathy: The Subtle Yet Devastating Nerve Damage in Diabetes Introduction Small fiber neuropathy (SFN) is one of the most underdiagnosed yet highly distressing complications seen in long-standing diabetes and even in early prediabetic stages. Unlike classic peripheral neuropathy, SFN targets tiny unmyelinated nerve fibers responsible for pain, temperature sensation, and autonomic regulation. The
