[QUOTE=Electron;1114858]Ty,
It sounds like you are eating a good diet. All that you mentioned sounds good. Eat some fruit too. The evidence supports the notion that the healthiest diet includes no animal products. I was just reading about this from Dr. Joel Fuhrman in "Disease-Proof Your Child." Since chicken and eggs are animal products, then you are better off without them. But a very small amount now and then is of little consequence. But sometimes if you keeps these foods in your home, it is difficult to have the self control to only eat them occasionally.

First, know that I am not one to beat around the bush...You said "I can not afford to lose any weight." This is very likely untrue. If you eat a healthy nutrient-rich diet and eat when you are hungry, you will eat exactly the calories you require and will adjust to a weight that is normal for you. You may appear thin, to yourself and others. Part of this is because two thirds of Americans are overweight and that is what we are accustomed to seeing. You may end up thinner than you prefer, but that is a price you pay for being healthy, I suppose.

"I could never survive with at least some chicken." I assume you mean that you could not survive without some chicken. In the south we call this hogwash. On what do you base this?

I'm sorry about your problems. It sucks. Keep asking questions on this forum and keep searching for answers. Nerves can regenerate and heal, just like all living cells in the human body. Even if your PN does not improve while eating a healthy diet and exercising, this does not mean you should revert to unhealthy practices. You need to give your body the best chance to heal, which it will not have eating the standard American diet of high dairy, meat, salt, sugar, white flour, oils, and other processed foods.

You have had your blood sugar and vitamin B-12 levels checked, right? Any emotional trauma recently? Or a high stress level? These can be very toxic to the body. The mind has incredible powers over the rest of the body.

See Dr. Joe Dispenza and Dr. John Bergman on youtube.
Ron

Hi Ron. Thank you for taking the time to respond. I think I do eat a healthy diet. you said The evidence supports the notion that the healthiest diet includes no animal products. If I have to eliminate eggs, animal products, processed foods (turkey sausage and bacon) and white flour then what is there left for breakfast. I eat oatmeal and omelets with imitation eggs a few times a week. The other couple of days I eat greek yogurt/walnuts or low carb ww bread with peanut butter. So there I'm having "bread" and diary.

When I said I can not afford to lose any weight I meant it. I'm 5'4 and weigh 115. I think I look fine but my doctor thinks Im underweight.. I've always been this weight and never had a weight problem. I do not eat any red meat or processed foods except for the occasional turkey bacon with real eggs for breakfast.

When I said I can not survive without chicken, I meant that is the only protein I am getting. What does one eat in place of "meat"? My plate would only have vegs, and some rice..some how that does not sound like a "healthy" meal if its not balanced with some protein. What is a "nutrient-rich" diet anyway? I try to eat avocado a couple of times a week, I eat plenty of fruit including yellow apples. I eat salmon a couple of times a month. I only use x-virgin olive oil. I feel like I'm doing everything right , but I guess im not. And here I have an Idiopathic SF neuropathy.

My B-12 levels are above normal, 1500. I take 1000 mcg a day. However, three years ago, when the neuropathy started with pins and needles in my calves and burning under my feet , my A1C was 5.7. My Endocrinologists and 4 Neurologist do not believe the "elevated" 5.7 A1C was the cause of my neuropathy. I was told I'm "pre-diabetic". This is partly the reason why my diet is so healthy and why its important for me to have some protein. (white chicken meat). My A1C has since gone down to 5.4. I was praying that the Neuropathy would resolve itself with tight sugar/carb control. But sadly it didn't.

I will always believe my "pre-diabetes" was responsible for this problem. I have read on the Internet, many times that studies are showing people with borderline/early stage diabetes could have some small fiber damage. My Doctors are not convinced. I eat healthy and watch my carbs. My nerves should be showing some improvement by now. ... This is all so frustrating and disappointing as I continue to suffer..

Sorry for the rant. But thank you for letting me vent.
Marie