[Hope15]

Of course we are all here because we suffer from a common cause, PN. I'm curious though, do some of us share any other medical conditions that may be going on at the same time as our PN? Even though some of these other conditions are not connected to the PN, I thought it might be interesting to post a few of these other conditions and see if we share any in common.

Along with PN, I suffer from severe hypertension which has been difficult to control. I have also had problems with bouts of PVCs for years and some tachycardia. Last year, I had the worse pelvic floor dysfunction ever, which did get better after some physical therapy. I also have arthritis in certain areas.

One thing I continue to suffer from is menopausal symptoms. I have horrible hot flashes day and night, insomnia, mood swings, etc. I really do believe that this hormonal roller coaster is irritating to my PN.

What other medical problems do you suffer in addition to your PN?

[mrsD]

I am hypothyroid (my first PN symptoms were due to this).

I have arthritis and spurring in several joints.

I have had hypertension since before my pregnancy when I was 34. I also had PCOS and still have the insulin resistance that comes with that. The hypertension might be connected...I am hoping my BP will come down with the d-chiro inositol trial I am doing. Already, my chin hair has stopped and my skin is less oily.
I am looking forward to lower BP at the end of 3-4 months.
Type II diabetes is stalking me now...very closely. I've kept it away for over 30 yrs, but unless the d-chiro inositol works, I am doomed I think!

[Kitt]

Just CMT. Yah, right, "just" CMT There are enough troubles with it without having something else. Hopefully, CMT is all I'll have.

[Monica de Lara]

I think I am a bit like Mrs D...

I suffer form hypothiroidism too. First doctor though neuropathy was a consequence of it, but they the found some autoimmune component.

I also suffer from PCOS... I am taking D chiro inositol too... and it's been working great, my acne has lowered and i don't suffer from cramps anymore, that is great!!!

Mmmmm i guess that's it (thankfully)

[freeinhou]

I'm not a regular here on PN but I've had PN for a couple years. I was just prescribed Lyrica to deal with it and came here to try to find info on it.

I'm typically over at the MS Stumble Inn board. I've had MS for 21 years.

That's it for neurological stuff. I've had 4 aneurysms repaired. One was right at the heart in the ascending aortic artery. I've also been told I have hereditary hemochromatosis or some such.

I also have a really really fun job...

Tom

[darlindeb25]

I have celiac/gluten intolerance, raynauds, sleep apnea, and was told borderline type 2 diabetic, but I doubt that one. Celiac/gluten intolerance is the cause of my neuropathy, no doubt in my mind. I was sick for over 20 yrs before I found out about gluten intolerance. That's a long time to be vitamin and mineral deficient. I still do not think I have healed properly, and think I am still having problems absorbing things.

[Aussie99]

herniated discs & painful spinal stenosis
anxiety & labile hypertension induced by panic attacks (much better of late)
Severe GERD
Possible Fibromyalgia/MCS (much better over last 12 months)

[echoes long ago]

reactive airway disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease- chronic bronchitis, 3 herniated disks in the lumbar and 2 in the cervical spine.

[jannaw]

I injured my back in 91, have re-injured it numerous times since, now have degenerative disc disease along with that little old bulged disc. Testing in the last year with symptoms indicates sero-negative immflammatory arthritis, we assume since I responded so well to prednisone....
I have to assume the immune system goes haywire with all of us in some way, diagnosed or not! It's liking wanting to put a name to a face when they say "idiopathic" to me, it won't change things but at least I know what I'm up against.

[Megan]

Well interestingly I have been recently told by two specialists - one a Rheumy and another one an Endocrinologist that they believe I have Fibromyalgia - (about 25 symptoms over past 18 months).

Initially I thought that's cr.p, as I have PN - sensory parasthaesias, motor - fasciculations and now autonomic Gastroparesis. However as I have been digging around I am finding quite a lot of literature suggesting that PN can be a symptom of Fibromyalgia. So I am trying to actually clarify the facts of that with a Fibromyalgia savvy doctor - particularly the Gastroparesis part. Fibromyalgia makes a lot of IBS but says little about Gastroparesis.

It's all becoming a tiring mystery to me- trying to pull the threads together!