I would like to add something else for consideration. I also have PN in my feet and ankles and take the much hated drug Lyrica for the discomfort. I read the posts here and understand that everyone is on their own journey with PN. I was only diagnosed earlier this year but knew what is was about 1 1/2 yrs ago. My thought is that the bulk of research dollars goes to heart and cancer research and until neurology research is well funded nothing will change. I disagree agree with wishing our doctors would just come clean and say "sorry no real help for you" but I think that goes against their training. I do think that it is each of our responsibility to come to grips with the knowledge that there is currently no cure and whatever bandaid we use (exercise,pain meds,massage,etc) is going to have to be enough and get on with our lives. Some days that bitter pill is easier to swallow than other days. Today I am happy to be clear of mind and intelligent enough to hold up my end of a conversation. My girlfriend's husband was just diagnosed with early onset dementia. Please remember to be thankful at least once a day