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Addressing the psychological impacts of neuropathy

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@domiha

I have to agree with everyone here that one of the most difficult parts of neuropathy, for me, has been the psychological impact. I'm 74, and developed neuropathy after back surgery in 2022. I have numbness and tingling, and weakness in my feet and calves, and this affects my mobility, so I walk with a cane or with braces or both. Some days are better than others. In 2021, I felt great. I loved to work in my garden, ,go for walks, swim, etc. Now it's a struggle to do those things, and I've had to adjust to doing "small things".... or just a little each day. I miss being able to work in the yard/garden so much. And I feel so very old, which I am, I realize, but I didn't feel this until the neuropathy. It is definitely a struggle, but I try my best to keep moving everyday. And I have become much more understanding of people with more serious disabilities. Best to all of you! Mike

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Hello,
I have recently been diagnosed after over one year from initial onset. I see the neurology specialist tomorrow in fact. I am 67 years old and the neuropathy has been progressing very fast. And unfortunately, we all know there is no current cure for it and the concrete causes remain unknown. Indeed, the psychological aspect is really difficult especially in my case as I am dealing with everything all alone even though there's supposedly a family around me.
All I can really suggest is for you to capture the good moments and hold them as special so they can carry you through the dark ones.
Best of luck and take care.