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Can small fiber neuropathy also cause the tops of the feet and ankles to be very achy? they feel like someone dropped a brick on them constantly !

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Yes: Nerves are responsible for sending signal to the brain something is wrong (usually pain) so any dysfunction of the nerve can result in a signal sent to brain and its like a light switch the light goes on (indicating pain) or off meaning no pain.

Answered 5/16/2013

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Yes: Small fiber neuropathy can create aches, tingles and pain.

Answered 5/23/2014

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