I'm 55. I am a diabetic since 2017 and diabetic neuropathy started with my feet (tingling, numb, painful nerve strikes, etc..) in 2018 which nerve damages eventually spread into my calves and thighs plus waist. Until this day(2023), I have been dealing with incurable, unmanaged, uncontrollable diabetes II and painful body neuropathy.
After all the doctors, neurologist, emergency rooms, hospitals, etc.. , plus prescribed medications (pregabapentin/gabapentin, Juniva, Metformin, Duloxetine, etc.. I completely regret to spend thousands and thousands of dollars (Out of Pocket and/or Insurance)…
After 5 years with such conditions, you DO NOT want the neuropathy (PN-nerve damage) to quickly spread and affect your entire feet, calves, thighs, waist and hands as it is an extremely terrible feeling along with very poor state of mind, anxiety, stress, nervousness with daily activities, etc.. And not to mention, impotent for the last 4 years and specialized doctor(s) want 20K to make you believe that they can help with it. I declined!
Sadly, REAL answer for these serious mental and health complications and conditions were experienced as "NO CURE" ! The final solution mentioned was to amputate feet, legs, and hands. I could not live with myself with such decision. I will continue to endure and suffer which I have accepted to convince mind it is a part of the remaining style way of my life.
I adopted a 4 year dog (German Shepherd) to help encourage walking at least 4 times a week which helps body, muscles, and nerves. She is amazing! I seriously regret not adopting dog long ago.
My advice is to eat healthy, "exercise', and most definitely "Save your Money"…
My prayers are with you …
Your last two paras are the key and don’t over think things, just be accepting.
I have Parkinsons as well as PN, there’s lot of other people a lot worse off.