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Senior Member (**Dr Smith is named after a character from Lost in Space, not a medical doctor)
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Hi New, and
![]() I agree with zorro's comments. There are so many variables with PN in general, and with each individual case. One constant seems to be that regardless of the cause, neurogenesis takes a loooooooong time. We all feel that frustration when this cussed thing hits us. Your story reminds me of that corny old joke: Patient: Doctor, it hurts when I do this. Doctor: Then don't do that. (I've actually had that happen. ![]() IME, doctors tend to believe in likelihoods rather than possibilities (and I often do the same). They begin with the most likely cause of a problem, and work down, verifying or eliminating, until they reach a point they feel is unreasonable to pursue beyond, at which time they admit they don't know, give up, or pronounce something "idiopathic". Often they're right; they/medicine don't/doesn't have all the answers - we're all still learning. There are a lot of treatment ideas and experience on this site, but you may have to dig/search a bit. The RLA & B-complex is one of the best; your B12 level seems good, but keep taking it anyway. You might consider adding B5, even though it's rare to be deficient in it: http://www.diabeteslibrary.org/View....ntothenic_acid (It's helping me even though I'm not diabetic.) I think for most people on this site, treatment is a process - and a grand experiment (grand in the extensive sense). No quick/easy answers/fixes. Hope, but no guarantees. PN is a rude life-altering experience, but one that can be adapted to and lived with. Doc
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Dr. Zachary Smith Oh, the pain... THE PAIN... Dr. Smith is NOT a medical doctor. He was a character from LOST IN SPACE. All opinions expressed are my own. For medical advice/opinion, consult your doctor. |
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