Hello, and welcome to our community

There's lots of info here about neuropathy.

My mom has diabetes, so I know the ill effects it can have.

I've been using LED and infrared light thereapy pads for about two years now. They have helped me tremendously. The Neuropathy Centers of Amercia advocate these for neuropathy. I stumbled onto them at the rehab center in '07, I believe. Ended up with 3 pads right now. Long story short, I was so amazed when my husband got one (12-2008) for an auto accident that I jumped out and bought 2 "Pain Buster" pads. One to show and one to sell. I am very interested in getting this technology out to people who suffer aliments. I just don't have a lot of time to devote to it right now. Working on it. Here's a link to my upline. I don't have my web page yet. PM me if you have any questions about them.

http://www.healthlightz.com/

This link is the Neuropathy Treatment Centers of America.

http://www.neurotca.com/index.html

I have 2 sisters that are RNs. I know how devoted they are two their nursing career. I know you've worked very hard taking care of everyone. I guess it's time to let others take care of you.

Hope you get your pain level down, break the pain cycle. It don't seem like you're taking a lot, so I wouldn't worry about being addicted or developing a dependency. You have to do what you have to do right now. It will be okay. (MVA in 10-2000) I refused meds for a long time, afraid of the side effects and dependency problems. Don't know if that was good or bad just realize there's always a trade. I know where you're coming from. I suffered a lot because I didn't accept heavy meds but I don't regret the guarding. You may want to get into yoga and relaxation techniques and pray, to help you cope with the pain.

Of late, I'm trying a nautropathic healer. She's great but she's leaving, so that is disappointing.

Don't give up. There's lots you can do.

Looking forward to reading your progess and you input to others here.