So in regards to the medicine, my doctor prescribed it for me and I am going to start it, but I do not have tons of cramping, some burning, but it is not constant. My feet are numb to touch, they freeze all the time, can feel if stabbed with something, but that is it? My concern is if I start the medicine, now in my 30's when my symptoms get worse as I age will the medicine still work. I don't want to take it until I really need it. Am I being crazy? The dr. Said it might get rid of some of the numbness or slow progression? I am not under the impression that it can slow progression, which I could be completely wrong. I forgot to say my hands are affected as well.