My neuropathy has also been diagnosed with Polyneuropathy. I was actually given nothing different to deal with it other than a recommendation to have cervical surgery which at 86 I am too old to be willing to go with that kind of surgery. I was told by not having the surgery I am eventually risking being confined to a wheelchair. I sure don’t want that but neither do I intend to have surgery at my age. I have already had my lumbar done to stay out of a wheelchair. It made no difference in the numbness in my feet and legs. I was diagnosed with neuropathy in 2013 but have dealt with it far longer. I could not take gambapenten nor lyrica but do take x2 5 mg of oxycodone at bedtime and have for seven or so years. It helps with the burning in my toes and heels of my feet during sleep time. I do not use it during the daytime hours. I am very aware of its addicting nature. The choices we make but need to be our own advocate in what we allow as far as surgeries. I do not understand this new diagnosis. However, I have never been diagnoses as diabetic. I have a terrible time with my balance and fall backwards easily and it definitely effects my walking. I have never been a smoker and only drink a margarita with Mexican food or a glass of wine occasionally so actually, never have been a drinker. Rarely! It’s a puzzling condition to live with.

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