Neuropathy, Digestive Issues and Chasing my tail ...
Hi, of late I've experienced some health issues which I'm still trying to get to the bottom of.
Late June, I started getting intermittent burning sensations in my hands with some desensitisation of ring and small finger and other sensory intolerances to heat and cold which has persisted.
In early August I had a total hip replacement which I'm recovering from really well.
I decided to see if I could get some answers for my burning hands and sore feet. My Dr referred me to a neurologist, who did the standard tests and everything was normal, he's also referred me to get some nerve conduction tests next month.
Next I saw my Rheumatologist who examined me and suggested it could be small fibre neuropathy related to my autoimmune issues. I have CFS ran some tests and the only thing that was elevated was my C reactive protein which was 8. Just after the operation it was normal at <1 (which is odd).
About 3 weeks ago, I started having some digestive issues a few, with a few pains under my ribs and loads of wind in my lower stomach especially at night. My appetite is reduced but I can eat a meal, my weight has dropped a couple of kilos too. Bowel motions are normal but more frequent, I'm having to get up some nights to go. when I wake up, I get bad anxiety with the gas pains. I'm gluten free and have just downloaded the low fodmap diet.
I'm thinking I may have to see the gastroenterologist again (I saw him last year for something unrelated) and I feel like I'm chasing my tail and getting nowhere fast. I don't think I have anything too serious as I had :
Dec 2019 MRI-MRCP of my digestive organs, which was normal
Oct 2019 Chest X-Ray, normal
April 2018 Endoscopy (very minor inflammation at Z line, otherwise normal).
Stool Test Feb 2019 (all clear)
Colonoscopy Oct 2017 (all clear)
Recent blood tests normal apart from recent CRP of 8 (normal <5)
I guess I'm hoping some of you may relate to what I'm going through at present or have some advice. My sleep is the pits, even worse than usual. I've had a lot of anxiety and stress with all of this too 
Last edited by WiseMonkey; 27-09-20 at 05:53.
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