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I agree. And, I did get treated with antibiotics for my sinus infection, so perhaps, that, and not the medrol caused me to get PN. My cousin has some numbness in her feet--she is now using a cane because her legs feel wobbly. She never went to the doctor or took any medication. If you say there is between 20 and 30 million folk with this, then where is the lobby to make something happen--like a cure--or at least better treatments. I am now gun-shy with medicines--the side effects seem to be enormous. For me, physical therapy is the way to go. I am supported there--unlike at the doctors who seem to have the agenda to medicate and medicate again. I may try reflexology and acupuncture. Plus, my podiatrist is researching a new cream based on capsaicin which purports to ease pain in feet for three months. Lets hope summer is kind to us PN sufferers!

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Hi, @arcuri24 -
Just a word of caution concerning the cream. Years ago, my podiatrist prescribed a cream for the pain on the bottom of my feet (way before I was diagnosed with PN) and it was quite effective. BUT it made my feet so slippery when I stepped into my shower, that I literally couldn't use it. It was as if I was stepping into a petroleum jelly-covered floor, even though the cream didn't seem to have an oil type base. Evidently water causes some creams to become excessively slippery. Take care!

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Hi, I’m wondering if you know the name of the new cream your podiatrist is referring to? I’m ready to try anything?