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I was diagnosed with Numbing PN 3 months ago. Have had to find new Neurologist so no real positive test results yet on cause. I have other medical and psychological problems with anxiety attacks. The numbing of my feet is driving me up a wall.

I am looking for someone in the North Dallas area that I can sit down with over coffee once in a while and just talk. I'd like to share my concerns, experiences and problems with someone that understands what I am going thru. Then they can help with ideas for coping and maybe support each other.

I am 67 and this PN is not the way I had hoped to spend my later years. I know I am not alone and others have it worse than I. I am not looking for a "pity party" just someone to talk with that understands. Thanks.

hi there. just wanted to wish you all the best in your search for someone to meet up with I hope it happens for you and you find it helpful. hopefully the forums will also be a good source of information and support for you. All the very best to you

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I would like to think that this forum provides the atmosphere that you seek without fighting traffic. Learn to use the search function in the toolbar (over four charachters I believe) plus if you find a matching DX (diagnosis) or set of symptoms you can start PM and see if they will talk to you. I went to Dr Lauren Phillips at SW Medical Center in Dallas and was impressed with her. There I learned I had Amyotrophy as well as PN, all attributed to type2 diabetes. I always hawk Mortons Epsom Salt Lotion for tender and or burning skin on my feet. It helped me for real. I still have numbness in the front half of my feet and yes it is maddening but until I can control my blood glucose tightly and eat properly I can only blame myself. I am not great on this computer but if you want to PM me I will check my notifications a couple of times a week. Good Luck, Ken in Texas.

Hopefully you'll find that you've stumbled upon just that here. It may not be the same as being face-to-face with someone, but when you find yourself needing support, it's here. There's also a ton of information to be found, and possibly help.

My symptoms have improved dramatically since I found the forum. Whether it's because of the supplements I'm now taking, the lifestyle changes I've made, or just that I have less anxiety over the situation, I can't say, but I give full credit to the people and information here for it. It certainly wasn't my doctors. :(

thanks for that information.;) I'm not on facebook but I might join now.

Hi Bruce:

Sorry your having so many problems. I'm not located near you, but I can relate to your issues. A also have PN plus life long issues with anxiety - not to mention a number of other miscellaneous health problems.

Feel free to send me PM's if you want to discuss things, or just vent.

Also, be sure to read some of the past posts to get a feel for coping strategies people use, as well as some things you can do to improve or at least slow down the progress of your PN symptoms. (Improve diet, exercise to tolerance, reduce stress, take specific supplements to support nerve health - those seem to be the big 4.)