I think Herpes Zoster, shingles virus, is also a dorsal root
cause.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peripheral_neuropathy
We had a thread with a link to stem cell research for this, search "stem cells" on our forum.
This article was also posted, by Kiwiboy recently:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0615171509.htm
I think deciding to do the Plaquenil is your decision. I do know many autoimmune conditions including lupus do use it.
I guess benefit vs risk would be a tally sheet you need to do.
If you cannot stand your pain...or it is worse, that would be a big factor swaying towards the drug.
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