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Bill Bell, Regarding your question about pain relief for Neuropathy, I can suggest that your support group friend discuss the possible use of a TENS unit with his neuro. I don't know that it will relieve his symptoms, but can relate that it does relieve pain from cramping and the sensation of numbness associated with my bouts of dystonia. I take Permax which relieves the dystonia most of the time, but stress and fatigue reduces the effectiveness of the medication. The TENS unit is a quick method for pain relief after a difficult day at the office. I should also pass along that my neuro would not write a justifcation letter so my insurance company would not pay for the unit. She told me that a TENS unit was a lazy man's exercise. If you find youself in this situation, the manufacturer will discount the unit. It will still cost about $450.00 Although exercise is important, when the meds aren't working it is no substitute for a TENS. Phil Gesotti 49/2+