Hi Paul,

And Welcome to the Community. Sorry you have had to come to join us.

My first question would be why has your back Specialist discharged you when you are suffering from pain and DDD?

Secondly, PN. Here is the Link to our PN Forum:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum20.html

You will find there are countless causes, and a simple blood test is not the Gold Standard diagnostic test. We have many Members, covering all aspects of Neuropathic pain to talk to. Of course, the 'Stickies' at the top of the Page are invaluable reading and I would advise you to start there, then get stuck into some Threads and ask your questions.

Make yourself at home, and make use of the wealth of experience on offer and in these Pages. I hope you get your answers.

Dave.