There are not enough words of gratitude for me to express to you how thankful I am that you guys have taken the time to answer my post. This is a very anxiety producing time for me as I search for answers, and your support has been invaluable.

As I have been doing more research myself over the last week, the idea of a sciatica has become more and more of a viable explanation in my mind. The initial pain presented itself as aching in the back of the thigh and knee after periods of sitting. The heel pain only started a few weeks ago, and that came after periods of standing and walking. It just hasn't presented itself as the typical SFPN that I have read about.

So, glenntaj, your mentioning that it sounds like this to you actually gives me some validation of what I was thinking.

Next week I have an appointment with a pain specialist. In addition, I found a peripheral neuropathy expert (neurologist) here locally. And I discovered that he just happens to be a very friendly associate of my husband (who is in the medical field, but not a Dr.) This neurologist has told my husband he will work me into his schedule as soon as possible.

I think that possibly I will need to also see a spine specialist? Do you think that is the appropriate person to look into a possible sciatica?

I have experienced the most excruciating pain of my life in the last few weeks. I have the utmost respect and compassion for those of you that have been living with this for a very long time.

Again, thank you all for your help and input.

Sharon