@darinjasman they aren't totally dead. They're like your foot or hand feels just as the feeling is starting to come back in it.

I owned a hair salon for over 20 years. I have a pinched nerve in my neck in back. My shoulder on left would get numb all the way to just past center of neck. The pain was awful.

I could scratch it and feel absolutely nothing. The feeling came back only after I lay on bed. That went on for YEARS. I have feeling in the are very good now.

So I guess if it's just numb temporarily even though for a long time and you release that nerve being pinched then it doesn't die.

I've not had any nerves that got 100% numb permanently.

@darinjasman The sensation you feel is pain, numbness, and/or burning.

@darinjasman

I was told by my neurologist that nerves can regenerate. Also, EMG tests are able to asccertain how much sensation/nerve damage there is. That is why they conduct that test. I never had any pain with PN--just some numbness, tingling and occasional ankle tightness; however, since going gluten free, my situation has improved. I am still taking B12 and ALA along with other vitamins. I also think our emotions can play a triggering role in PN. Stay curious--that is the pathway to more discoveries!