I was diagnosed with PN just 2 months ago, April 2018. It feels like I’m walking on very hard marbles and my calves have a weird sensation in the tibia bones that makes my legs feel uncoordinated and thus walking, difficult. Already I have succumbed to using a wheelchair in the long airport corridors and at my hospital which also has long hallways. I am completely devastated by being suddenly struck down by this. Thankfully, because I also suffer from chronic pelvic nerve pain, I have a prescription for an opioid pain reliever, Methadone, and Lyrica as well. So far this has kept the pain in check, but nothing will help my unhappiness at being unable to stand or walk! Thankfully, I am already 77, and I have a very supportive partner. My neurologist was completely unsupportive, passing me off as if my PN was of no interest to him whatsoever: nothing can be done and it will last a lifetime. Period. I’ve joined this group because I need support!