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@rwinney

Hello @aggie98. Welcome to Connect. I think you will find support here that will be helpful to you. I have Peripheral Neuropathy too (Small Fiber Polyneuropathy) and am sorry that your pain is severe with no help. I agree with @donfeld and also use medical marijuana for comfort and sleeping. Is it legal in your state? May I ask you your age and if you are able to get to physical therapy? Have you ever tried myofascial release?
Wishing you well,
Rachel

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Hi Rachel, My name is Karen and I hate to admit that my chronological age is 70 but my brain thinks I’m 45 which is good. That means no dementia. I live in conservative Texas where we will never have marijuana, although I’d use it in a second. I’ve been to tons of Physical Therapy over the last 4 years. I was going when this Coronavirus hit so I had to quit going.
I have no core center of balance so I must use a walker or wheelchair—both of which I hate.
My legs are totally numb on the outside but i have horrible neuropathy pain on the inside. I know that sounds weird. I took handIcapped driving lessons and had my car converted so I can drive by hand. I have helped the pain at night by using a good grade essential oil like DouTerra or Young Living and mixing several drops of Francinsence or Copaiba with lotion and spreading it over my legs. In about 10 minutes the pain is gone for the night and I can sleep. I hope this part can help someone.