Once again, my Neurologist recently explained to me that the kind of pain that we with TM deal with, (neuropathic nerve pain) is different than other kinds of pain and extremely difficult to treat. One of the main problems with neuropathic pain is that the pain can be felt at one place on the body, but that place, such as the bottom of the feet, may not be where the pain is actually originating. Therefore, we may be feeling pain in the bottoms of our feet, but the pain may actually be coming from somewhere else, triggered by...say "pressure sores" on our behinds. So, the doctors aren't sure what to focus on and in my case it is impossible for the neurologist to know where the pain is actually coming from. So, I am treated for the pressure sores, and for the things that can be seen, either with the eye or by MRI or other tests. The pain in the bottom of my feet does not get treated because there is nothing there that shows up by x-ray, blood tests, etc. It is too much to ask that the doctors treat things that show no proof of being there. My doctor treats me for the horrible neuropathic pain that originates from the lesion caused by TM, and for the spasms, and for the "banding" around my torso (which he cannot see) and for the pain in my legs where they were broken. I doubt if he can do anything for my feet except to give me permission to take an extra pain pill if I need it,but he will only prescribe a certain number of pain pills regardless of the extra pain. For now, we concentrate on the new spasming of my upper body and arms...things he can see. If anyone does get treated for the pain and pins and needles in their feet, please let me know, as I am supremely interested.'' Thank you all for your friendship, prayers, and ongoing patience. Thank you for sharing your ideas, knowledge, and especially, for your love. Peace and Prayers, Jude
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