It has been a while since I last posted but soooo much has been happening. First the good, then the bad. I always try to start off with the positive thoughts first!!
1.) After my visit to CC and the diagnosis of SFN my doc called and started me on 600 mg of alpha lipoic acid. That was back in the first week of August. I am still taking the neurontin 300 mg in the am and 600 mg in the pm. (I was up to 2400mg and have been able to cut back to 900mg.) I still use tramadol 50mg, usually once per day. As for now, the numbness & hyperesthesia have decreased by about 75%, which is a HUGE improvement. The burning is still there, although it is better too. Seems if I have pressure in one area too long, ouch.......my nerves let me know it. Also, I get some zingers every now and then in my fingers. I still have the sensation of my cell phone vibrating but hey, compared to what I was living with.....praise God.
2.) I am just finishing up my 4th week on my new job. I was commuting to Indy every week but finally decided I needed to be at home. While I have worked for this company before, after a year hiatus, it is a little different being back. My staff are unaware of my diagnosis and I am undecided as to whether I will share this with them or not. Guess if things start going "south" I will be forced to but until then, I think it is best left unsaid. I was suppose to go back to CC in September but my health insurance isnt effective until November so I will have to wait. The doc there wants a gluten sensitivity done and just a general follow-up.
3.)My main complaint right now is the burning of the hands / feet but it is so minimal compared to what it was so I can live with it. But when I get up after a period of inactivity, it feels like I am walking on wooden feet. It is so darned painful for about the first 5-8 mins and then I am good to go. Don't quite understand that one........any suggestions?
4.) My son left yesterday for bootcamp. He is my baby and it was very hard to let him go. I cried like a baby. I guess if that doesn't cause a flare-up, nothing will. I know there are a million other mothers out there who are in the same boat, but just knowing that didn't stop the tears from falling. I pray that God will keep him safe and bring ALL of our troops home.

I am trying to get at least 8 hrs of sleep, I eat pretty healthy and I was exercising but that has dropped off dramatically. I NEED to get myself moving again. My prayer is that each of you can experience some relief and that your quality of life improves with each day. I thank God for the blessings he has bestowed on me and if I flare up tomorrow, I will be grateful for the past 2 months where I was almost pain free. Gotta go meet my father in law for dinner. He will be leaving for Florida soon. Bye for now.........