What is large fiber axonal neuropathy?

Large fiber axonal neuropathy is one type of peripheral neuropathy. The large fiber nerves are responsible for the sensation for vibration and proprioception. Characteristics of large fiber axonal neuropathy is impaired or absent sensation of vibration, weakness, and a feeling of pins and needles.

How do members experience large fiber axonal neuropathy?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with large fiber axonal neuropathy*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for large fiber axonal neuropathy*

Who has large fiber axonal neuropathy on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 1
40s 1
50s 16
60s 13
70+ 17

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 19
Female 30