Hello @mikeoc, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Thank you for sharing what helps you cope with this horrible condition. It is most definitely not your fault and you have a great attitude that will go along way to helping you cope easier. There are a couple of other discussions you might want to join in here on Connect to learn what other members are doing to help their symptoms.

> Groups > Neuropathy > Living with Neuropathy - Welcome to the group
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/living-with-neuropathy-welcome-to-the-group/
> Groups > Neuropathy > Ideas for pain relief from Small Fiber Neuropathy (SFN)
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ideas-for-pain-from-small-fiber-neuropathy/
> 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/