Originally Posted by JoanB

Hey, when I said that waiting a week or two didn't matter that much, it's not like I really meant it or something.

Keep track and tell him when I see him? I probably wouldn't get to actually see him for months. I had to wait six months to see him the first time. He's supposed to be Mr. PN authority in this city. And the guy who recommended the CCB was doc2 (Rehab Med specialist) who this doc (doc1) referred me to but wanted doc1 to approve and write the script(s).

See why I just said "my doc?"

Dr. Smith, I don't get the sense that the nurse is that bad. I believe her that my doc doesn't answer his e-mails. Maybe he's too busy watching General Hospital to answer her?

Originally Posted by myeamans

How's everything going? Anything new to report? I hope you've talked to the doc by now and started the medicine. I really hope you're getting some relief.

Originally Posted by myeamans

Hi. I ran across this website and I was wondering if anyone could offer me any advice. I have horrible burning foot pain. I went to my doctor got diabetes test, lupus, lyme disease, vitamin definicency, etc. went to a gastrointestinal doctor and had some kind of sugar test, and some scope thing to see if I had celiacs, then I went to a neurologist and had nerve conduction and EMG plus a MRI of my back. Tomorrow I see a vascular surgeon to see if he can offer some help. Some people say it's a neuropathy, some people say maybe its circulation issues. I changed socks, shoes, started vitamin B shots, lots of things and I get no relief. The neurologist says that they think its small fiber neuropathy and nothing came up on the nerve conduction or some other test they did. They will do a skin biopsy. I also get really dry mouth, lightheaded a lot, I bruise easily and I tend to get out of breath easily even though I don't smoke and I'm a runner. (These things may be unrelated, who knows) Anyway, I need some relief, I can't stand it anymore. Do you have any ideas on what I can do, or who I can talk to? By the way, I tried Neurontin and it's horrible side effects, I'm on cymbalta now but only for about a month so I don't know if that's been enough time to start working yet.

Thanks so much in advance for any advice!

Originally Posted by mrsD

I think you will need evaluation by a vascular specialist to show the decreased circulation in your legs. The neurologist is for nerves. Very specialized.

I would bypass that neuro and get another evaluation by a doctor
who can interpret the blood flow etc. If you do have PAD, you will need therapy from that specialist anyway.

I know it is a hassle, but that is how medicine is these days.

Originally Posted by ouch123

I have been casually diagnosed as having peripheral neuropathy in my feet due to a cervical injury. I have been on Neurontin and now am on Lyrica. Nothing works. I slept 3 hours last night and have small children. When I walk I feel like I walking on glass. Any advice??