Welcome to NT!
I'm sorry about these battles you are facing. The good thing, tho, is that you've found a wonderful place for support and understanding.
The Peripheral Neuropathy forum here is very active and FULL of good information! Certainly check out the top part of the page called the "Sticky" section. Feel free to introduce yourself below that in the active section. Many there will be happy to help. Here is the link to get you there...

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fo...aysprune=&f=20

I know what you mean about how PN changes your life. I too struggle with depression and I'm not able to be active like I once was. It's hard to maintain a family life and responsibilities when you are racked with pain.

This forum was a life-saver for me, that's for sure. Our families and friends love and care about us, but nobody really comprehends what it's all about because it's a type of pain that you can't 'see'. This is very emotionally devestating for us.

I'm thrilled that you were able to get disability so quickly. Did you have a lawyer help you? I'm heading that way myself I'm afraid, but I've heard that usually they deny first applicants. We've got several other forums here (including SSDI) that you may be interested in. Diabetes, Depression.....NT covers all the bases

Make yourself at home. Everyone is down to earth and we all know what pain is all about.
I'm glad you found us!

Caring
Rae