Did I offend you by my comments? No offense was meant. I was trying to get a conversation going. The green gel by Banana Boat - is that the stuff for sunburns...
anyone expericence in a raising PSA left along having PN? I just been dianosed with pn, and have no idea if any other tests are coming or treatments, if any....
I have had the EMG done three times now. Havibg them stick you with needles over and over can be painful. After the third one it didn't seem so bad but I...
Has anyone filled for disabilty? I have tried but they denied me twice. The next step is going to court. Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem. ...
Strangely enough, I applied in 2000 and got it without any trouble. Maybe my age has something to do with it? I had a back injury and could barely walk in with...
My dad got in in 2001 wiht no problem. There are lawyers out there that you can use but I believe they charge a third of your first year. We get about 1700 a...
I was recently diagnosed with neuropathy. I am having aproblem maiky with my fee. They are numb and when I walk a short distance, the numbness goes up my...
I also have nerve damage in my feet and legs. I have to use a wheel chair when I go out because I can not walk very well. I use a walker in the house or a...
I just don't understand it.. How can they say no.. I can only take a few steps and i have to use a wheel chair or power chair if we go somewhere. I can use a...
Denise, To begin with on my case, I flooded the SS office with paperwork from the doctors I have seen including lab, Xray, exams, and treatments. The doctors...
IT is good that your doc started you slowly on Neurontin. I've found that some people started on heavier dosages right away have too many side effects and...
Oh yes..!!.. I applied in May 2004..I probably had the neuropathy and amyotrophy but did not know it..I got really bad in June and took my first fall..and er...
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Wanted to wish you a special Birthday although almost over. We have been gone and having some additional sickness problems but hope you had a good one and...
Thank you Lois. The day was pretty quiet and uneventful. We made our trip through Wally World. LOL Got a new toaster and jeans. Looked at ceiling fans. Hope...
My problem started by waking me up at 3 in the morning with a sharp electrical like pain that was excrutiating in my right outer foot. I had never experienced...
You do not have to be diabetic to have neuropathy..I am pretty sure of that..regretfully what is being diagnosed as neuropathy can have many different ...
Rachel, Go to Neuropathy.org and check the info there. Also they have a site to locate docs in your area that treats neuropathy. I went the gammet of local...
Hi Carrol, thanks for your reply I was glad it was long ...lol . I will check out the Neuropathy site you mentionned. thanks again, Rachel Carrol Baker...
I also recommend the "Numb Toes" books. They have a lot of info in them. You can get them at Barnes and Nobel. BTW, for those of you that have Medicare, we can...
Hello all, I'm new here. I've had PN since April and don't know exactly what caused it. I was in the hospital when it started - I had hurt my back and then...
This sounds almost how my experience started. I went to the Podiatrist and all he wanted to do is prescribe inserts for my shoes. I tried them and it seemed to...
Mine use to start around 4pm..I hurt so bad I would sit there and cry..it was terrible..I have the amyotrophy too..so mine was real bad at first then got ...
Yup, starting around 4-5 pm I would just go nuts. I couldn't sit still, I had to get up and pace, being still was even worse torture. The Neurontin has taken...
Since I'm on Medicare from my disability, I decided to take advantage of the shoes they offer. I'm diabetic so Medicare will pay 80% on approved shoes. I was...
Well I just ordered some Keds (because of this message thread). I didn't even want to put shoes on to go buy some, so I ordered them from Penny's. I got the...
I wear the canvas shoes..last time I could only get the leather so I got them and they feel good too..I have worn slip on Keds forever..I have only had to give...
Yup, that's what I ordered, canvas slip-ons. And I did order 1/2 size larger because I'm wearing thicker socks for padding, so I hope they fit! I'm pretty...
