Hi all, I am Thelma and live outside of Philly. I have technically, small fiber poly neuropathy. I went to a neurologist about 8 - 10 years ago because of numbness occasionally in my toes. He didn't seem to think there was anything wrong. It continued and became more of a daily issue. I went again about 4 years ago and this time they did all sorts of electrical tests. He told me my diagnosis. I said when do I come back and he said I didn't have to...end of subject. I knew nothing about this and was dumbfounded I was dismissed this way. I've learned about it from the internet and the past 3 years my new family doctors has been very helpful. I take gabapentin 100mg in am and 200 at night.

I belong to travel forums and dog forums and I thought there must be a forum for this...so here I am after a bit of searching. I'm 64, married, have one daughter and 4 step children and a westie named Owin.

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help.

Check out the following forum:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum20.html

There are great number of fellow members here to assist as possible. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene

Hello Thelrose and WELCOME to Neurotalk!!!

I see that Darlene has given you the link to our Peripheral Neuropathy Forum.

I see you have a Westie... Here is the link that you might like...
It's to our Pets & Wildlife Forum:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum62.html

Please feel free to roam around the forums and join in anywhere!!!

I look forward to seeing you around the board!

Abbie

Welcome to the site.

I am not one that can usually link to forums. So I'm so glad others
have already done so.

I can relate to the numbness in parts of the body. I haven't been
to a neurologist for this though.

Hmmm, wondering about that. I don't exactly under stand why
a neuro though.

Donna

I appreciate it. There is so much info here that it was a bit overwhelming to know where to go. I appreciate all the comments.

Well hi there. My name is Melody and I am 63 years young and I am learning how to cook. And bake. And I haven't burned anything yet.

You heard me right. I'm actually learning to be a real cook, not just open a package. I also grow my own food in my kitchen. I'm a sprouter.

I started with numb toes about 3 years ago. I'm diabetic. I knocked that right off by taking Methyl B-12 (5000) every single morning.

So if you want to find out how Methyl B-12 helps with neuropathy just google it and you'll learn LOTS of good info.

Take care

Melody

Hi Melody,

I am 64 and I'm not into cooking any more. LOL There is so much info here it is hard to absorb it all. Thanks for mentioning Methyl B-12. I just added that to my list of supplements to check into.

You have my mama's name! So glad you found us here at NT! I look forward to reading more posts from you and getting to know you better. I see others have given links to some useful forums, so hope you are making your way around! Just make yourself and home and join in the conversations!!!Good to meet you!