Hi DavidA (aka DKELTN)

Welcome to Neurotalk. Thanks for injecting a little levity into the discussion. We can always do with a good laugh now and then.

Just to add to the numbness count - it was one of my first constant signs of PN - still is. Started on side of head, left hand, left foot then progressed to right foot, and right lower leg. Sorry no solutions for you - I do the Homer Simpson thing and ignore it. (I've also pretty much given up on the wine - low tolerance these days).

Has your doc given you any idea of the cause? - knowing that can help to figure out which treatments to try.

Have you figured out the 'stickies' yet - they can be useful and shortcut the searches?

I hope you find some answers here - keep us posted.

Cheers
bluesfan

Thank you bluesfan

haven't quite worked-out where you are or where your 'nom de plume' comes from; may be my ignorance in navigating this site. Are you a fan of a team that plays in blue or a fan of blues music or.......?

Re the cause of the PN - after lots of tests it's a complete unknown but from the little I've picked-up from this forum that's not unusual

Life is fairly busy @ present but I must set-aside some time soon to do as you suggest & look-at the stickies

Sorry to hear you are 'off' wine - I find it 1 of the 'little pleasures' in life but now understand it can cause problems - & my best wishes in your search to find help

DavidA

Hi DavidA

The moniker comes from enjoying blues music during past years working in the States - rarely get to see live performances now days - marooned in rural NZ and get my blues fix either from CD's or online.

Keeping busy's a useful distraction if you can manage it - unfortunately my "to do" lists exceed my capabilities for physical/intellectual competence - ie: cross 1 thing off - add 5 more. C'est la vie!

Hanging on to life's little pleasures is important when the cards are against you - I've substituted the occasional decadent hot chocolate for wine - just as sinful without the bad effects.