HI there,

Just wanted to say I think this support group is a great idea! I
look forward to sharing with other sufferers of PN and perhaps
learning some ways to cope with PN, and maybe able to pass on a few
tricks myself.

I am from Glendenning - outer west of Sydney, NSW Australia. Have
had PN for quite a few years now - progressing along despite drugs
and treatments with natural meds. I am not on any meds like
neurontin or topamax any more as they sent me silly.

I cope by trying to keep my mind active and off the pain sensations
that travel along my body. In some ways I have learned to live
with 'fire ants', 'hot oil pouring over my body' and 'the stings of
a thousand bees', and not to mention 'walking on cut glass' every
time I take a step.

I have a fun theory that if all the PN sufferers in Australia
united, the 'electricity' we feel running through our bodies could
save the energy giants of this land a heap of money! I personally
think I generate enough electricity to light up western Sydney!

Take care everyone,

Be gentle with yourselves.

I look forward to getting to know you all

Dobbieray