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Peripheral Neuropathy & Conversation Fatigue?
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Debbie - Well, the good days and bad days, same here as I'm sure many of us with PN experience the same. One neuro doc told me to pace myself. He said you start the day with so much energy, do a lot in the morning, by late afternoon, you'll feel tired. Then, the next day, I notice it is not such a good day which I explain as an off day. I'm learning to pace myself throughout the day and it seems to be helpful, less off days to follow. Dealing with PN is tiring and we need to conserve energy the best we can throughout the day. Ed
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Well said! All of it true. For myself, routine is "de riguer". Having just come off the holidays, I'm still not FEELING great, but I can with sincerity say I'm DOING great, because with God's help through His Son I'm living independently and continuing to take good care of my home, do all the necessary tasks like finances and driving, enjoy the company of family and friends, both in person and on Mayo Connect, and gratefully receive lots of information here to help me live the best life I can in this - shall I say "mature"? - stage and age of life!
So, back to new ways to answer someone who asks, my answer is almost always "Great!" because of how I define that condition. I'm not denying pain, lack of mobility, or the limits that PN, etc. have imposed themselves upon me, but my freedoms far outweigh my problems.
Peace and all good wishes!!