10Chances, so very glad that you remain well and I thank you for your response. My thyroid is good, B12 is good but I do take clonepin as needed for anxiety. In googling the side effects it does say that there is a high incidence of neuropathy with this drug and even higher incidence when combined with lipitor which I am also on. I knew the lipitor could be a factor despite my doctor saying it was perfectly safe but he also stressed how necessary it is that I continue it. Hmmmm....now I am not sure what to do but I will definately try to discontinue the clonepin. Perhaps prayer and meditation can calm me during my panic attacks. Again I am grateful that you called my attention to the clonepin. As to gluten free, I have definately cut back on carbs and sugar but have not gone the gluten free route. Many thanks my friend. May you continue to stay healthy and happy.