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"Looking forward." Has PN taken that away from me, too?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Jun 30, 2025 | Replies (75)Comment receiving replies
I'm 83. I got peripheral neuropathy from chemo at 79. I had to stop driving because my feet are numb. However, that hasn't stopped me and recently I returned with family from Cancun and another trip to Texas that I flew alone to see my boyfriend from the 8th grade. I got caught in a tornado and had to divert to Oklahoma City. I take gabapentin which luckily sees to give me a 'high' sometimes. I did a whole bunch of walking in Cancun and it was so good for me. Next I am going to take the 24 hour trip to Portland on Amtrak to see my kids. Don't give up!
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Hi, raebaby! (@raebaby)
I applaid your "Don't give up!" An attitude like that is the best medicine. You mention numbness, but do you have much pain? I don't have any pain, but my balance is a problem, my one and only problem. Mornings it's not too bad, but as the day goes along … that's another story! I wish it weren't so, but it's this unreliable balance of mine that gives me second thoughts when I'm considering long-distance travel. I envy your get-around ability!
Cheers!
Ray (@ray666)