See, that is the part that I do not understand! I just dont understand where this came from. It was a little over five years ago that my hands started hurting. Then a little over two years ago when my left foot began hurting. They just started hurting. I had no trauma. No illness. I'd been tested for thyroid problems and diabetes. Nothing.

I just want someone to tell me where it came from! All I've heard so far is that is is probably genetic. I'm just concerned because I do not know if the surgery I just had will cure me forever, or if it will cure me for 10 or 15 years. I'm only 31 and I have kids, a job, etc. I need my hands and feet to work! If it doesn't work in 15 years, then what do I do?! It would just seem to me if I could find out what was causing the PN I could try treating it from that angle.

Not to pry, but have you been given an explanation as to your PN?