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@rnwings

I am wondering why PN is not addressed by most MDs but so many people have it. Very discouraging to deal with it and know not many others forthcoming with having it…as it is much more common these days. I am 78.

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Welcome @rnwings, It can definitely be discouraging dealing with neuropathy. I think I asked the same question of a few of my primary care docs since my late 40s when my toes first started tingling and feeling a little numb. My docs had always shrugged it off as nerve damage and as long as I had no pain there wasn't anything that could be done. It wasn't I was around 75 that I finally decided I had to know what my diagnosis was and got a referral to a neurologist. I shared my neuropathy journey story in another discussion here along with other members - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/310341/ along with other members.

The good news is that it can be difficult to live with but you have a lot of company here on Connect where you can learn what has provided some relief. Lots of different discussions in the Neuropathy Support Group that you might find helpful. Here's a list if you want to scan through them - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/neuropathy/

What's bothers you the most with your neuropathy?