Hi, I’ve just joined. I’m 67 years old, have had neuropathy in my right lower leg since a ruptured disc three years ago, with subsequent surgery for spondelothesis. I’ve had 4 courses of Physical Therapy- to establish and update my Home Exercise Program and for treatment to “normalize gait pattern”. I have weakness in my leg, numbness/tingling in my foot, the start of hammer toes due to the muscle imbalance. PT has made special orthotic shoes which give me a push-off when walking. I went to a University Med School PT Clinic to be evaluated for and to try the “Walkasins”, didn’t work for me due to the reduced feeling in the sole of my foot. My balance is off, I need to concentrate on my gait pattern while taking each step and avoid uneven surfaces (no more walking on the grass or gardening). I have been able to discontinue Gabapentin. I use visualization techniques to short-circuit the feeling of pain, have been very successful. During this time of COVID, I am finding it very discouraging and disheartening to have this “new” me, had a little too much magical thinking that somehow this PN just would go away.