Hi Gail,
I just wanted welcome you to this site. When my pn (peripheral Neuropathy) first began and when it was finally diagnosed I was very confused, scared, frustrated and at many times felt depressed and alone. This site really helped me keep it together. No matter what I was going through there was at least one someone that could genuinely empathize with me. It is not always the same person that helps me through a moment of despair - that is what is so wonderful. It is a very enriching experience to learn about people all over the world who can commiserate with you about what you are feeling at that particular moment!

Everyone is also so great about education. You will learn so many new ways to adjust to and combat your pn you will be a bit overwhelmed - but it is worth taking the time to absorb the information and using what applies to you. I have learned things on here that my pcp would not ever have told me and they have greatly improved my daily functioning with pn.

I have learned that there are so many wonderful people here and they are all here to help everyone go through the steps of acclimatizing their lives to pn and to get help when they themselves are having are hard time - it is a wonderful circle!