I was diagnosed in 1999 with symetrical, axonal, sensori-motor ployneuropathy. So far, the meds and suppliments I take have allowed me to live a relatively normal life. I work full time and am able to keep up with my home and family. My neurologist says my neuropathy is advanced but it does not seem as advanced as some whose stories and issues I read about here. I asked my neurologist about the motor part of my neuropathy and he said it would be gradual and I probably wouldn't notice a chance for maybe 20 years. Well is is only 8 years later and I notice my ankles are becoming stiff and my wrists do not rotate to carry like a cake in each hand and bending has been more difficult. The muscles in my calves and forarms always feel sore or bruised. They always feel better when my husband rubs them.

So, I was wondering, would physical therapy be of any benefit. I sopke to my primary care doctor and he said the best thing to do was exercise. But since I cannot feel the "burn" I overdo and them my legs hurt worse.I couldn't get him to undertand so before I pursue it further with the neurologist..is it worth it? Will the muscles benefit from PT?

Dorothy