I may possible have just figured out where my idiopathic PN came from!! I have recently been reading about long term use of Ambien causing Peripheral Neuropathy. It is listed as a side effect under Central and Peripheral Nervous System. Now, thanks to this post I am reading about the relationship between some antibiotics and PN.

I have used Ambien for years as prescribed by my doctor. I have taken it continuously since January due to many horrible events in my life . I stopped a week ago after reading about it and my symptoms are starting to lessen. I do not want to get too excited because every time I think I've figured something out my symptoms start up again and I'm back to square one.....

Then I remembered my pulmonary doctor put me on azithromycin 250 mg a day for 2 months May and June. I don't know if this effected me as I was already having symtoms but I doubt it was helpful. Also this antibiotic is not on the list of ones with PN side effects but at this point I don't have a lot of trust in Pharmaceutical companies.

I am definitely going to look into Benfotiamine and make my standard liver tonic (Beet Kvass if any of you are interested let me know and I'll explain further.)

Thank you!!!