Hello @fuzzy1southernga, Thank you for the private message. You mentioned being diagnosed with progressive idiopathic sensory motor polyneuropathy in early June. You said you were overwhelmed with the amount of learning needed and you enjoyed that Connect was laid back and informative which made it easier. I thought I would respond to your private message so other members can share their experiences with you also and at the same time I wanted to suggest a few more discussions that you might find helpful.

- Member Neuropathy Journey Stories: What's Yours?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/member-neuoropathy-journey-stories-whats-yours/
- Axonal Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy: Looking for someone to relate: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/someone-to-relate/
- Polyneuropathy: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/polyneuropathy/
- Does anyone find that a type of shoe helps your foot neuropathy?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/does-anyone-find-that-a-brand-of-shoes-helps-your-foot-neuropathy/
- If the shoe fits, wear it!: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/if-the-shoe-fits-wear-it/

You mentioned being fit for orthotics made the seriousness of the disease real to you. Have you found anything that gives you any relief?