IPN Defined

So what is Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy?  Sounds heinous and pretty much is!  What I find fun is that if we took Idiopathic and compared it with other "pathic" words we assume some interesting things.  For example if we compared it to psychopathic meaning involving psychos, then idiopathic should obviously mean that I am an idiot!  Oh yes, never a truer statement!  However, what idiopathic really means is much worse.  In the world of nerves it means - "Doctor Know Not Why!"  That's right it means the doctors and scientist are idiots because my form of PN has no reason that they can find.  Sadly a majority of people with this condition are termed to be idiopathic.  The rest of the group with PN usually fall either as diabetic or have dealt with an infection or something that can be seen in testing.  The PN part of the definition basically states that the person has nerve endings near the surface that are prone to distress.  Everyone has it in different ways mine focuses on my head, shoulders, hands and feet.  Later I will tell you more about how I deal with mine but as there are many ways to have it there are many ways to deal with it as well.  If any of you out there have PN in any form feel free to share how you cope!  Sometimes your methods may work for others.  Let's share and feel better together!