Hi Josh,

We know what you're talking about. Neuropathic pain is terrible. I think it's even worse at this time of year when there is so much external pressure to be cheerful and so much internal anguish that you can't.

My doctor's only response to my pain is to overdose me on powerful meds. That just makes me a grumpy, pain-ridden zombie. This has gone on for three years and I've been told it will not improve. Frankly, I have very dark days when I think I just can't take it any longer.

When I feel that way, I come here. It's amazing just how talking to people who really get it, can get you over the hump. They remind me to take it one day at a time; to hold out for the people I love and in the hope that future medical advances will someday change all our lives for good.

Feel free to post, leave profile messages or PM any of us anytime you need an understanding ear.

Hang in there!!!