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Neuropathy | Last Active: Nov 22 8:40am | Replies (134)

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My pain doctor has tried a couple of non invasive treatments. Failures. His next suggestion is medical grade TENS, which I may try. He said Medicare covers it, which is unusual for pain clinics. I went to a podiatrist for the first time yesterday, to address the purple/red & odd skin texture of my feet. No answer. I've had vein ablation (disaster, made my neuropathy worse). The cardio vascular "specialist had no answer. My PCP has been aware of this for 1.5 years. No answer. Evidently, I am the only neuropathy patient to ever have this condition. Absolute, medical mystery. The podiatrist suggested seeing a vascular doctor! HA! Back on the merry go round.! He also referred me to a DIFFERENT pain doctor to consult on Nevro HGX spinal stimulation. I've had MRI's, Ultrasound, Nerve conduction, 2100mg of Gabapentin, blah, blah, blah. Sent him all my test results. Appointment on June 12. Do I have the courage to try another experiment? I dunno.

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Wondering if you were ever seen by a hematologist for cyroglobulinemia? Can cause the purple red rash and neuropathy.

I have the purple/red odd texture on both legs. Started on right lower leg, then showed up on left lower leg and now right thigh. PCP, cardiologist, neurologist, and oncologist are astonished when they first see my legs, but no answers. Blood flow test done on both legs - good flow. I have demyelinating peripheral neuropathy and been through the pain level of 9.5, lots of other weird pains and paralyzed limbs that eventual recover. Legs so exhausted that it is difficult to place one foot in front of the other. Some relief from exhaustion now that I have a set of C Braces. I have a lead for group experimenting on similar devices for arms.