You must be a PNer if ibuprofen does nothing nothing for the pain. That's the hard part of PN - finding the right med, or combination, that works for you. All of us are different, but all have one thing in common - OTC pain meds do absolutely nothing. I think as long as you are taking such large doses of ibuprofen, it will be difficult to determine the effectiveness of any PN med.

There is a thread on the PN forum about magnets. You might want to check it out. I have problems with lower back pain. I tried the magnets and went almost 3 weeks without back pain. I've been wearing one to bed every night, and go through the day pain free. Last night I forgot the magnet, and woke up with back pain this morning. I think the thread even discusses how they can be used for the knees. I bought my magnets over ebay for less than $15. They might be worth a try.

dogz, reading your posts brought back my own fears when I was first diagnosed with PN. I combed the internet and read everything I could find. And, of course, I took away the worst case scenario. I found a series of books that changed my outlook: "Numb toes and aching soles", "Numb toes and other woes" and "Nutrients for Neuroathy". You might want to check them out. The author is John Senneff, and he is a former attorney from your neck of the woods - Austin - who developed PN about 15 years ago.

There are also 2 books by Norman Latov that I have heard good reports about. I haven't read them yet, but you might be interested: "Peripheral Neuropathy: When the Numbness, Weakness, and Pain Won't Stop" and "You Can Cope with Peripheral Neuropathy: 365 Tips for Living a Full Life" Latov is a professor of neurology and Director of the Peripheral Neuropathy Clinical and Research Center at Cornell.

I've enjoyed your posts, and am glad you found us.