Living with Neuropathy - Welcome to the group

I also have cervical as well as lumbar spinal stenosis. My sfn is idiopathic which means the underlying cause is not known. I suspect that spinal stenosis may be the culprit

I also have lumbar spinal stenosis! Have tried everything except stimulator wires in back! Just wasted $60 on cbd oil!

@nukhan and @wilcy, have you thought about alternative types of therapy to help with your pain symptoms? There is another discussion which other members have found helpful here:

> Groups > Neuropathy > Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) for treating compression and pain
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/

Have you tried cold laser therapy? i have been using it and it has made a world of difference, I can even sleep all night through without waking up with the burning pain. I bought mine at Amazon for $129. and I am so glad that i did. 2 of my friends bought one too and they are experiencing great results too. My brother in law uses it for his shoulder and getting relief too. The good thing is with Amazon is you can return it if you don't like it. Good luck with whatever you choose. Neurapathy is a miserable thing to have.

Not true. It goes both ways. Here for you.

I do not know why someone would try to bully you. You are in pain and you are seeking help, you seem like a sweet person. Do NOT listen to some idiot, report them to the moderator. How dare they do that. We are here to help each other not mock or bully. Good luck in your quest. I am finding relief and would be glad to tell you all about it, if you are interested.

Tks, am cking out

@swartzki I am feeling your pain. It is an awful situation you are in. It is both physical and emotional. Please find a doctor who can help you. Pain from neuropathy is bad and often leaves us feeling vulnerable. It sounds like your husband (hopefully x very soon) feeds on that. While you seek a doctor also seek a GOOD LAWYER. Do not give up what you have and worked so hard for. Emotional pain triggers physical pain. Please do not give up.

@swartzki

I'm sorry that you're putting up with your husband's narcissistic behavior. I find it offensive and I've never met him. Has he always been this way? What you describe is spouse abuse, and you shouldn't have to go on being his target. Have you talked with a counselor about this?

Have you done anything to protect your money? Any ideas how you can do that?

No apology is needed. Support goes both ways. Sometimes we can give it and sometimes we need to ask for and accept gift of compassionate care. You have many supporters here.

I would suggest that you give serious thought to an escape plan. I don't know what that would look like, but you are worth the effort to get out from under his bullying. I promise to pray for you.

Jim

No appointment, Doctor does not take my insurance. Back to the CLINIC tomorrow if I can move my legs. I hate going to the emergency room for this pain. I am stretching and trying to walk, the GABAPENTIN 300 mg is not helping yet. How long does it take to kick in? M.