Hi all, for me SFP neuropathy five years ago this month, slow progression up my leg and in my hands it comes and goes. It hit me like a freight train overnight and I had never heard of neuropathy before this.
I have bounced around on meds, starting with gabapentin to cymbalta, lyrica, nortriptyline and back to gabapentin. I also take norco for my back pain and flexeral, I've come up with a cocktail that manages my pain. It doesn't work at night though, ativan calms the pain so I can sleep.
I've just "retired" from work at 52, got approved for long term disability last week and started the SSDI grind too. I wanted to function as long as I could but mentally I began to lose the race, I was always super good at my job and my yearly review in November 08 pretty much wrapped up that I couldn't keep up anymore. I am relieved, but sad about the work failure, much less stress now and easier to face things financially.