Hello all, my name is Kim and I have read many of your posts regarding peripheral neuropathy and I am so sorry to hear the pain and discomfort you are having. About four years ago I was diagnosed with CIDP and it was miserable, pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness to the point of difficulty walking. I have to say thank GOD for my neurologist! My diagnosis was confirmed by EMG, lumbar puncture and MRI. I was immediately started in gabapentin at very high doses and IVIG infusions every two weeks. The gabapentin made very very drowsy but did relieve the pain. Over the last few years my gabapentin dose was decreased and I started myself on ALA. I also have attempted to decrease my sugar and carb intake.
Today I continue with my gabapentin, IVIG, and ALA. My pain level has really diminished and I have to say thank you to my neurologist and my infusion nurses… I pray that you all find relief.
Kim