Life expectancy varies from individual for a number of reasons: use of drugs and alcohol including smoking; genetics, other associated diseases such as an autoimmune disease; and if the know source of cause of the PN is known. I also believe the well being of an individual and their support network can be critical factors.
Science has provide some medication to relieve pain as well as stem research to give hope to PN patients.
My daughter Imi (rhymes with Jimmy) has a genetic disorder called Ectodermal Dysplasia. It affects the skin, teeth and nails. For her it has resulted in neuroapthy. She has burning in her feet and at her last visit with the neurologist she showed a l...
I was treated for cancer with cisplatin and radiotherapy. About 6 months after treatment ended I started feeling strange sensations along my spine and tingling, pain and numbness in my feet. My doctor told me it would probably go away. Then I had hip...
After many years of ulcers on my feet and ankles and so many doctors and specialists telling me weird and wonderful stories I gave up hope. Of ever finding help.The ulcers lasted anything from 6 months to 2 years.And the pain,it was sooooo bad.Plus I...
Mine started with just weird feelings in my feet first then also my hands. I went to my family Dr he thought my b12 was low so he gave me b12 shots. I started going downhill fast in the weeks that followed. My sister took me to the ER when I became r...
i take Lyrica but the pain persist. It hurts to excercise and massag only helps in as so long as it being done. Stop and the pain starts. Is th re anything else I can do