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Severe Neuropathy- what should I do?

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karnac
karnac

I am 77 and have been in a wheelchair for over 2 yrs. I have been to a number of Drs in New York City and none knows what to do. They know what it is but not what caused it. It has moved from the left upper leg to the right upper leg. This is a real humdinger of a condition! I am having gamma globulin injections(antibodies can neutralize those attacking my legs (shot in the dark but why not!); Many MRI'S but none very satisfactory since I am in a great deal of pain when on my back (1hr MRI's impossible)

and that is where I stand right now. Stymied! The doctor cannot zero in on

my condition without very accurate results and pain causes me to move in the MRI tunnel. I need something to knock me out for a very short time

while I am in the MRI. If I don't get to the bottom of this very soon I will

surely never walk again. Thanks

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    sandy77339 karnac

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    Hi

    i too am 77yr old female with neuropathy in my upper legs and thighs

    i am having lots of trouble walking. I'm also weak and unsteady on my feet.  I take 2 aleve a day and 600mg alpha lipoic acid.  Not getting much relief 

    not sure what to do.  This condition affects my daily activities

    sandy

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