:cool: Hi julie , I'm also new here , I have neuropathy due to ruptured discs in my neck that permanently damaged the nerves throughout my upper back & neck.It is now going on 15 years since I fell and did this. I'm slowly losing the feeling in my hands the burning is unbelievable, so no you are not a big baby. I very much understand what you mean by It hurts to wear socks because it hurts 4 me to sit back against anything, even a pillow. So sleeping is out of the question I can't lay on either side because they go numb within minutes. On top of that after mt last cervical operation my migraines went to 3 to 4 a week. I take oodles of meds that keep me in a fog. I'm not allowed to lift more then 5 lbs. so therapy is limited. I do have two good Docs that I do trust but it took along time to find them. My pc & my orthopedic. My new neuroligist is pretty good I have only been to him 3 times so the verdicts not in yet. He specializes in migraines. I'm really sorry this is wearing you out! I totally get I'm never lower then a 7 on that blasted pain scale . Other then lyrica do they give you anything for pain. I was on lyrica but insurance won't allow it because i'm not diabetic and it would known as off lable use so I have to appeal it. I also tried neuortin with bad side effects so I had to stop. But for pain I have oxycontin, endocet for break through pain. maybe you can talk to your doc, let him know how much pain your in. You should not suffer! Good Luck!!!!