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@johnbishop

Hello @dgjestson, Welcome to Connect. I am 81 and on my way to 82 this April. My story is very similar to yours. Progression and driving have been my driving force (no pun intended!) to learn more about anything that can help slow, stop, reverse my symptoms since there really is no cure. My greatest hope has been stem cell therapy but I don't think it will happen in my lifetime. I shared my neuropathy journey in another discussion here - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/310341/.

The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy also has a list of supplements that have shown to help neuropathy. The list is included in their document Complementary and Alternative Treatments here - https://www.foundationforpn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Complementary-and-Alternative-Treatments-Revised-2020-final.-1.pdf.

Hoping you have great 2025 and continue to keep your neuropathy at bay! There are many members with neuropathy experience here on Connect that have shared what has helped them. Searching is really easy here on Connect. Have you tried using the search function on Connect?

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Thank you John, your response was helpful. I have not discovered the search function yet but will pursue that right away. It's very clear that I have a lot of research ahead of me and I recognize I have to be my advocate to find solutions. I will continue to keep my primary care physician in the loop!

The Drs told me there is no cure. I’ve tried everything that is affordable. I’m done buying all that crap. I take just enough meds to get to sleep at night. Laughter is really the only medication that helps. Keep smiling!
-Rich12019