[kreink]

Hiya. I found this forum while looking for more information about Peripheral Neuropathy. I am a 35 yr old middle school teacher in Washington State.

I normally have questions related to Peripheral Neuropathy (Sensory and Motor) I get a lot of pain from it and since November it has also spread into my hands despite my attempts to keep my blood sugars on track. The motor neuropathy is mainly in my left lower leg and I am getting a drop foot and have almost no ankle strenth. I get an AFO for it soon.

I also sometimes have questions about Type 2 Diabetes, Gastroparesis, and Depression.

Its nice to be here.
Cheers

[MooseasaurusRex]

Kevin!

Kevinkevinkevin!

One big, warm, tight, hug, handshake and howdy, moose-size welcome to the site. This place is amazing!

I'm not that familiar with PN and some of the other terms you used but I know we have members here who know a lot about what you're going through. So fear not! Because;

You are not alone.
You are one of us.
And we are here to help.

I am the MonSter that MS fears.

[glenntaj]

And, may I humbly suggest that, if you haven't already, you come post over at our Peripheral Neuropathy forum, which has a really impressive amount of information and expertise:

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

[Kitty]

Hi Kevin and welcome to NeuroTalk! I'm so sorry for the pain you're experiencing but hope that the information you get from this site helps. There are some really wonderful people here!

[azoyizes]

Hi Kevin, and welcome to NeuroTalk! This is a great place to hang out with lots of caring and friendly people.

Here are links to the Diabetes forum and the Depression forum.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum53.html
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum37.html

[Nursey]

Hi Kevin,

My son-in-law suffers from Heriditary Sensor and Motor Neuropathy (HMSN) and he said he would be happy to answer any questions that you might have. He was born with his condition, but was only diagnosed when he was 27.

He said if you suffer from lots of night cramps (they are named screaming night cramps for a reason) then Quininne Bisulphate will really help you.

Hope to hear from you soon,

Mary J

[freeinhou]

Hi Kevin -

Welcome to the board!

I'm also kinda new to the peripheral neuropathy thing - it started for me about a year and a half ago. I've has MS for 21 years, so there may be a reason for it...

I take Lyrica for it. Just started so don't know if it works yet.

Tom

[Darlene]

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Great to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help. We are all here to assist each other as possible.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene

[FranksAngel]

welcome to neurotalk ... there are lots of friendly and supportive people here so jump right in and start posting ... should you need help, don't hesitate to ask someone ... we are here to help ... hope to see you in some of the forums ... again