I'm near your age, I'm 39. I have to really push myself to get anything done. I just blew up this morning because the dishes can't seem to get done by other people in my house! I just can't get anything done like I could before, and then I get mad that other people in my house can't do what my brain is thinking. I put all my energy into my work day and come home exhausted.

What have you been dx'd with? You're not taking any anti-seizure drug? Most of us on here are. It REALLY helps the pain. I'm on my second type (oxcarbazepine) because Gabapentin made me too stupid, but most people are on the Gaba. I just made an appt to go see the pain doc to deal with breakthrough pain. I normally smoke pot when I have to deal with that, but I need something for work or when I don't have my MMJ (I'm in CA where I have a prescrip for it). My current dx is idiopathic small fiber neuropathy.

When I go to the doc I bring a letter detailing all my issues and symptoms. It's so much easier than explaining it all. I'd get emotional or forgetful in the appt if I didn't do that. The docs really appreciate it. If you don't have insurance, ask about getting a cash discount. I had a GP offer me $40 cash appts in the past when I didn't have insurance. We also have a clinic in town that one can get discounted appts, but it's funded super well, not everybody has this option.

MrsD will tell you to take B12 after you find out your levels. This has helped me a ton and has taken away a lot of pain. It took about a month for me to feel it.