Cyclelops, it must be so frustrating for you to deal with the insurance issue regarding something you so desperately need in order to maintain a reasonable semblance of function...

I am glad to know that you will be receiving an infusion tomorrow; hopefully, it will help in lowering your very high ANA titer.

I understand about the pain meds. I know better than to take even as much as I am prescribed. I may require more someday and I want it to be effective if that is the case... plus, I want to keep a clear mind and it is already a challenge.

Hopefully, tomorrow will be a better day for you. Mere.

Thank you for your welcome Lifesaver, I may be in the same boat as you. My doctor said that it may take some time to find out the source of the neuropathy and that's okay. I have been ill with this for a long time. Mere.

Dx'ng PN is a 'detective' process of elimination.
There is no - one 'smoking gun' blood test
or any other chemical means to determine it.
It is usually subjective and a compilation of a number of tests that read
both positive and negative. That's why you need a good neuro
who specializes in neuropathies, to treat & Dx you.

Hi Nide44

That is certainly the impression I received from my neurologist. So far, I really like him - seems thorough. Tomorrow he will be performing the skin biopsy.

I see that your location is fairly close to mine (Chesapeake Bay). Are you treated at Hopkins? Mere

I feel remarkably good after this infusion.....hmm. I wonder how long it will last.

Cyclelops, Thank goodness! I hope it gives you some relief for a while...Mere