Hi all,

My name is Jim and I just found this resource while trying to figure out what is going on with me.

For the last 6 months to a year, I noticed my feet would start aching during the day and then my legs started aching as well. One morning I noticed that as I put on my socks, I was already agitated by the feel of them. Putting my shoes on made it worse.

Last week I broke down (no insurance and recently unemployed) and went to my GP and he said he was sure it was PN. He gave me some vitamin B pills that were supposed to be super strong (don't have them here at this location to give you the name) and prescribed Neurotrin (sp?).

I'm taking 100 mgs twice a day and sometimes I think I get some relief, but usually it does very little. I seem to get tired from it.

My pain is an 'achy', dull feeling that just wears on me as the day goes on. The pain is in my feet and as I sit at tmy desk, it hurts right behind my thighs, near where the chair touches my legs. Nights are becoming worse as sitting seems to be no better than standing. Sleeping is not a problem although the other day I layed down because I was feeling beat and for the first time my feet hurt where they touched the bed.

I am now wearing flip flops only and cant imagine trying to wear shoes and socks again. It's instant pain if I try.

Anyway, does this sound like PN to you folks with more experience? I guess this is the poor man's second opinion.

Oh yeah, one more question.... Is it ok to excercise in this condition? I live about a half hour from the beach and going barefoot on the sand doesnt seem to bother my condition. I don't want to agrivate, but walking on (and surf fishing) at the beach is one of my last pleasures

Thank you,
Jim