Malea
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I need to get tested for a Small Fiber Neuropathie (SFN) via skin biopsy.
The problem is that I have severe MCAS and anesthesia for the biopsy would be a reeeeally bad idea because of extreme reactions. The last doctor I asked to do the biopsy without anesthesia didn‘t consent and strongly said that the pain could be so awful, that she can‘t agree to do it without anesthesia. I was convinced at that point and the biopsy wasn‘t done.
(Due to disability stuff and other procedures) It now would be really good to have this diagnosis so I‘m thinking again about doing the biopsy. (Without anesthesia)
I wanted to ask if anybody here has ever done a skin biopsy (the translation program says its called skin punches or cutaneous puncher) without anesthesia?
Was the pain manageable?
(Other diagnostic tests for SFN like QST or QSART are not an option due to my bad condition and the inability to drive longer distances in car.)
The problem is that I have severe MCAS and anesthesia for the biopsy would be a reeeeally bad idea because of extreme reactions. The last doctor I asked to do the biopsy without anesthesia didn‘t consent and strongly said that the pain could be so awful, that she can‘t agree to do it without anesthesia. I was convinced at that point and the biopsy wasn‘t done.
(Due to disability stuff and other procedures) It now would be really good to have this diagnosis so I‘m thinking again about doing the biopsy. (Without anesthesia)
I wanted to ask if anybody here has ever done a skin biopsy (the translation program says its called skin punches or cutaneous puncher) without anesthesia?
Was the pain manageable?
(Other diagnostic tests for SFN like QST or QSART are not an option due to my bad condition and the inability to drive longer distances in car.)
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