Question: I have had peripheral neuropathy for 15 years with the pain and numbness primarily from mid shin through feet. I don't have diabetes and I have been tested for it recently. I have this neuropathy due to health and vitamin deficiency which hit me at age 38 whereas my feet blew up like footballs and sent me to the hospital. It was actually a blessing because its also when I quit drinking. I'm sure as were the doctors at the time that the neuropathy was a direct result of my alcoholism. I haven't had a drink in 15years so were good there, however, my neuropathy has gotten worse. I am currently taking 4800 ml of Gabapentin DAILY, 400 ml of Tramadol DAIlY and amitriptyline 100ml at night only. These are the three meds that seemed to have worked the best over the years. I remember trying cymbalta for a month and no go. I am scheduled to see a pain management specialist at the end of XXXXXXX (seems later than I would have liked) and I am still waiting on the neurologist to call me to set up an appointment (referral) from my GP. I have moved and was with Kaiser Permanente and now with a new DR. in South XXXXXXX I am at my whits end with the pain I have even with the 3 meds. One thing that helped the swelling I had recently was vitamin D. What can I do. This is 15 years of "hell" and as soon as I say something about the Drinking it somehow diminishes the interest in care. I haven't had a drop of alcohol in 15 years. I would think that would count for something. I was even trying to play tennis twice a week for an hour and work 15 hours a week on my feet. Now it seems Im no good under any circumstances. Even sitting here writing you. When I say I need help I mean it. The pain has become unbearable. Is there anything you can do.