First, THANK YOU for your service. You who have served especially during the Vietnam years deserve way more appreciation, respect, and even (especially) compensation for all that you gave and now are bearing.
I don't know if your PN was found to be attributed to your military service (and that wasn't the question [I digress]) but that would be something I'd research first, as you may qualify for treatment at no cost to you through the V.A.
Non-medicinal things that have worked for me to one degree or another over my 25 years with PN are Watkins Pain Relieving Liniment Spray (no kidding), Salonpas 4, Red Laser Class 4, BEMER (these last two through my physical therapist), very supportive shoes that are a bit too big, and occupational therapy. I have used a cane, (and sometimes a walker in the house) for about 3 years. It seems to take forever to find the combinations that work at any given time. I found that as things change, it is helpful to try what has worked for others that you read about in Connect. Thankfully I have no medicinal allergies so I am able to combine those with some of what I listed above, especially the BEMER. I'm 77 and female.
I pray you are able to find some answers as you continue to inquire and research about this painful disease.
Again, thank you for your service.
Barb

A new NON-OPIOID pain medicine was approved by the FDA last month. The name is Suzetrigine by Vertex pharmaceuticals . It will be in pharmacies sometimes in March. It will also have a Savings Card that Medicare patients can use which is not common. Also, ask your doctor about Cymbalta. It has good data behind it. It has an FDA indication for neuropathic pain. Also, you can speak to a Pain Medicine physician about what they can do for you like a Spinal Cord Stimulator. Hopefully you will ultimately get some relief!