Hello David and thank you for responding to my questions. It's always good to learn of others experiences with neuropathy and all of it's varieties. It seems you rely on and accept use of apparatus based on necessity. I'm curious if you are able to drive???

This winter, the only semi comfort on my feet are Ugg boots. I wear Muk Luk slipper boots and on occasion Uggs inside if need be. Currently, I am searching out a therapeutic cushioned tub mat. Showering is difficult all around and not pleasurable any more. Bars are great ideas for balance. Luckily no balance issues as of now. There are folks on the forum who have positive results from spinal cord simulators.

I find this disease to be so confusing. For instance, during the time I was receiving lidocaine infusions, my legs had begun a decline simultaneously. When new symptoms arise...I don't know if it's strange side effects from a treatment or strange new neuropathy symptoms. I have not tried fentanyl patches but thank you for the idea.

I still don't fully grasp how one gets diagnosed with more specific neuropathy such as autonomic or motor? My Dr is one of very little words but I will find out after blood results are back.

I'm curious if anyone requests their medical doctors notes? Well, I did for last year and it's so interesting to read! Found out I'm a "PITA" patient, in not so many words. Because I have mentioned this Neuropathy forum to my Dr., and some things I've learned from it, my notes actually state that I'm in "online chat groups!". Hahaha...I found this humorous. How they must talk about us behind our backs simply because we present our knowledge and findings. I guess I get both sides, to an extent but, don't mess with my Mayo Connect forum and down play it to a CHAT GROUP! This here is counseling, support and encouragement without a co-pay! 👍🏼

All the best to you David. Be well.
Rachel