Thank you for responding.

My diagnosis is still in process, although my doctor says the symptoms are classic PN. After the initial consultation and checkup, I had bloodwork which supposedly indicated that I was okay in that respect (no diabetes etc.). I am scheduled for my EMG on June 1 for the hand-issue. Meanwhile taking Neurontin that holds off the major attacks but not the daily pain.

The glucose part of the fasting blood work was an "89". I have no idea if that's good or bad...? Should he have done a glucose intolerance test as well? An uncle and two grandparents had diabetes but parents and siblings are okay. I can't tell if he did a Thyroid thing: what do you look for on the test results? (I have a copy)

As far as the foot-issue, it has been developing only lately, months after the hand-issue and with different symptoms. That's why I'm not sure if it's PN.

To be honest with you, I'm really struggling with fear right now. Does PN spread? Will it go from my hands to my feet? I remember reading on the internet one lady doctor that swore up and down that it *only* starts in the feet. Well, gee, what portion of the population do I respresent?

Sorry to be so nebulous, but this saga is only in the beginning stages for me and I don't know what to say about things.

Hladna