Comments: Hi,

I am so glad to find another site for those of us who has to deal with PN every day.

In my own case, the pain is not as bad as it was, for which I am very grateful. But I have a problem now that is trying to knock me off my feet. I have a terrible problem with my balance. It started with walking out my shoes,then to foot drop where I was stumbling over my own feet.

My neuropthist told me to use a cane so that my brain would get the message to pick up my feet. It was not long before I fell and broke the left ankle. I was told to use a walker. My left foot was almost healed when I fell and broke the right ankle.I am at point now where I go out very seldom and then someone is pushing me in my wheelchair.

My feet and legs are very weak and I have a hard time walking in my own house but I am still trying to use my feet and legs.I can no longer go grocery shopping, play with my grandchildren, or anything else that I once liked to do. I have applied for diability but I have not heard from them yet. I agree with all who tells of the way they are treated by doctors. I have been in tears more times than I want to think about because of bedside manners by some doctors. If they had to walk in our shoes for one day, I am sure they would be helpful and kind to their patients.

I still have hope that something or someone will come along and find something that may help. I still have pain in my feet but most of the time I am able to bear it. I hate that at 61, my quality of life has gotten this bad. I had so many plans with my husband that we will never realize because of my condition. There are so many people that have no idea of what PN does to a person, so it is nice to be able to converse with people who know what you are going through daily. I have been blessed that I can read and get on the computer. For all of us who battle daily with PN, I thank you for giving us another sounding board.

Carolyn in South Carolina
E-mail address: carolyn88@charter.net

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