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@julkun

Sorry to hear what you are going through. First question: Was your MRI a Neuro-MRI? A Neuro-MRI is a special type of MRI for nerves. I also saw your question above about looking for a good orthopedic surgeon. Orthopedic surgeons do not operate on Peripheral Neuropathy. If there is a disc problem in your back, then maybe something could be done. What caused your Peripheral Neuropathy? Was it diabetes? If yes, keep your numbers down. I too am suffering like you. My toes are cramping as I write. I think I've tried mostly everything including out of pocket rip-offs. You need to find what specifically works for you to ease the pain and suffering. Easy to say but that's really all we can do. I pray for your pain to ease. I am also angry at my doctors, who have no solutions for this horrible pain caused by this incurable horrible disease. GOOD LUCK!!!

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Really appreciate your comments, and it wasn't a Neuro-MRI, just standard, but still thought it would detect damage. I don't have diabetes, and the pain specialist hasn't discovered root cause of peripheral neuropathy. But in 2021, an orthopedic surgeon performed revision surgery (for botched tailor's bunion) and it was after that, gradually over time, the peripheral neuropathy appeared which has halted 90% of my walking.
This pain specialist actually recommended an orthopedic surgeon which I thought was strange too. Passing the buck? I'm going to have him call me today for any other options. Very angry also about getting the run-around when my acute pain is so debilitating, I feel like a cripple when I used to be totally active, and enjoying life.