Thanks for the input. I am ready for a lifelong commitment. I am ashamed to be in such poor physical health at 43 years old...all really at my own hand. Had I listened and heeded 12 yrs ago when diagnosed with type 2...i would not be in this shape. I know it will not make the PN go away...but if it could reduce it to a bearable level....i would be thrilled. The pain has been pretty much constant since about 9 last night....but bearable pain instead of the excruciating norm!