@anthonyfesposito Thank you for sharing your journey and your thoughts. Like you, my most troublesome symptom from the PN is the balance issue. Some days I'm better than others, but I usually carry a cane if I'm going to walk a long distance, just in case. My PN appeared after my laminectomy 15 months ago, but I had been almost unable to walk for a year, so it could have started back then and I just didn't notice it until after the laminectomy. Thanks to the surgery, I can walk. My muscles are not as strong as they were... but it's a huge improvement since the laminectomy. Like you, Anthony, I wish SOMEONE could find a treatment or cure for this disorder..... and find out what is actually causing it. Just the lack of balance takes a huge psychological toll, and I'm sure it's much worse for those who also experience pain and cramping. I am grateful for this Mayo Connect for the support of others who UNDERSTAND all too well what we are dealing with. I have learned so much from the stories others have shared here, and the wealth of information available from the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy.
I can't say for sure that either statins or Repatha caused my neuropathy. And IF they did, that does not mean that all people would be affected the same way. I'm still in the questioning phase and trying to find some encouraging news. I wish you all the best!!! Mike