I completely understand your frustration. My first neurologist diagnosed me of idiopathic neuropathy on my first visit without even giving me diagnostic tests and prescription. I am now on my 5th month of suffering the pain in both feet/legs, patchy numbness, deep and stabbing pins and needles in my legs and arms. I am on Gabapentin 1200 mg/day.

I know it could be overwhelming and scary at times, knowing that our disease has no cure. I have been through, and still is, difficult moments dealing with the pain. I think what is most scary, in my experience, is the prospect of feeling in pain - everyday - for the rest of our lives. BUT, there is ALWAYS HOPE. And this forum has become my hope. You will find here vast of knowledge and information about our disease that we could not get from our doctors. I suggest you read the thread on "Liza's neuropathy improves...". It will give you hope that our condition can improve.

I am now currently taking the supplements listed in Mrs.D's thread about supplements. You need to read about the list of supplements that can help our nerves heal. For 3 weeks now, I have not experienced burning in my skin. I still feel the dreaded pins and needles, electric shots in my feet, fatigue but not the burning. I am sooo happy about it and I have this forum to thank for.

Hang on there....