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What type of doctor is better to see for treatment of small fiber neuropathy in the legs- a neurologist or a pain management doctor? pain is bad
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Neurologist: Needs include metabolic screen, and medical therapy....possible NCV or LP . ( neurology) You likely will not need pain pumps, injections or morphine ( pain MD)
Answered 5/18/2014
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