@athenalee Hello Athena! Thankyou very much for your helpful response. I'm still in a quandary as to whether my leg pain is caused from neuropathy or possibly from vascular issues. You'll maybe recall that I have had Giant Cell Arteritis for three years now, as well as several other autoimmune diseases , so it could well be either. From my former great team of 7 or 8 specialists, none have ever addressed this particular issue and I've had so many other issues, I didn't pursue this one as insistently as I should have. Now that I've moved to a different place and am almost completely without medical aid for the long haul, woe is me! You're fortunate to be in a centre with doctors available to you and I'm very happy for you. I hope your two new upcoming appointments will have great results!
You asked about my new digs...well, sad to say, this place hasn't worked out for the best. I just had good news this week though that I've been accepted into an Assisted Living facility in a town close to my family! We're all elated! Two of my sons and their wives will travel to my present location to move me and my stuff! My move-in date is February 22nd. Unfortunately, we have a lack of available doctors right now in British Columbia and none are taking new patients. The only solution for me will be an ambulance ride to the hospital an hour away. However, I'm really hopeful that my new environment will bring some stress-free and peaceful living and a renewed lease on a healthier life! Ever the optimist!
All the best to you, Athena. Hugs back. Laurie.
P.S. I want to write much more but am afraid my little cell phone might crash and delete! More later!