Very helpful! You are a great resource! And now that’s 3 people here who were able to get a prescription even with chronic pain. So I messaged my neurologist today to ask for another trial.

As I said, my pain subsided significantly within an hour of the loading dose. I was able to travel, and walk on the beach, without that overall tender, burning feeling I live with - especially my feet. Unexpectedly, my digestive discomfort disappeared. I even ate Mexican food in the evening, and didn’t spend hours bloated, burping and having reflux.
I am also on Tegretol, which can metabolize Journavx and decrease its impact. I can just imagine that I would improve even more without the Tegretol.
I had zero side effects. And I took my last dose the morning after I returned. The pain and digestive issues came roaring back.
Was it all because I was on vacation and relaxed? No. The impact started the night before, while I was still moving around packing. I handled the airport fine. I didn’t want to cry out in pain if I bumped against something. Being squished in my seat didn’t cause pressure pain.
For whatever reason, this medicine worked for me. I’m sorry it’s not a magic bullet for my fellow sufferers.