I think the way we suffer with pn is an individual thing. It has a lot to do with your attitude, your life style, tolerance for pain etc. I have read with the different types of neuropaties their are different symptoms, Also has a lot to do with the severity of the neuropathy. Mine happens to severe.

I also know it is a complication of diabetes and I can tolerate the pain and discomfort better when my diabetes is in control. Like today my husband 3 days ago brought ice cream home I ignored it up until this afternoon and had a bowl.
Right after the pins and. Pringles and burning and numbness all got severe. Morale of story I can to some degree control the intensity of my pain by knowing what the cause is.

I try very hard but there are times I do cave in and pay the piper.