Hi, 12 months ago I go acute PN. I just woke up with pins and needles in my arms and lower legs. It subsided after about 5 months, only to return. I am seeing a neurologist quite soon.

I am so anxious I keep having panic attacks. I'm not diabetic and don't drink much. There is a small chance my back issues have caused this. Regardless, I don't think anything will be able to be done for me. Coming to terms with a permanent condition is bad enough, but I am terrified about how it will progress.

I am 40 and all of a sudden my life seems to have been taken over by something and heading towards disability.

How do I cope with this?