I don't have much to offer on this subject other than, stick with groups that help, like this one. And just keep on, keeping on, being an open minded selfless guinea pig for personal health and wellness. I'm always looking for that naturopathic cure. So I use myself as a guinea pig on my quest to find it. Wishful thinking, huh? I have earnest hope in the healing properties of NA-R-Alpha Lipoic acid. I'm getting ready to up my daily intake from 600mg to 900mg and then maybe 1200mg. I hope the increase in ALA helps neuropathy and all the nerve issues I have in my body. I'm also involved as a beginner with Qi Gong Eight Brocades and Tai Chi. I also practice self acupressure and I hope the meridians I'm working on will help with bladder nocturia, so I don't get up so many times during the pm/am. I try to wear clothes that don't bind, even moderately. And I stay home a lot so I'm mostly bare foot. I'm buying larger size shoes so ridiculopathy in my right foot doesn't interfere with my movement from pain when I run errands. I do a lot of prayer and self-talk to manage stress. And I continue to thank the Lord for the life I have at 82 years, even if I'm restricted in certain areas. But the past two weeks of pain and suffering have been a horrible level #10 and my emotional level has been very weak, so I came here and started reading responses. And to everyone here, I feel the need to say thank you. Thank you for the comfort of this group. Hugs to All.