Hi Gary. I know exactly how you feel. What you are saying scares me. I have had PN since early 90's. In the past year it's gotten to so much pain, muscle cramps and weakness in my legs and waking up with my arms totally numb. I can't even get down to bottom cabinets. If I get down I can't get up. I can't sleep and it's gotten so it hurts so much to walk I have to try to tiptoe and even that doesn't work. My BF suffered a severe brain injury in 2003. He's come a long way and helps get me off the floor and does so much. I'm in my 50's too. If I end up in a wheelchair I don't think I can deal with it. And no nursing home for me. I will give up first. I used to be so strong and athletic and it makes me angry that I can't do anything. Ugh