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How does everyone cope on a daily basis??
Neuropathy | Last Active: Oct 28 6:51pm | Replies (33)Comment receiving replies
We all have bad days where we feel the same way that you do, so you're not alone here. I've been dealing with osteoarthritis and idiopathic neuropathy for over 10 years, so I can definitely relate to your situation. I'm currently taking the maximum dosage of gabapentin that should be prescribed every day, 3600mg, along with 1200mg of Alpha Lipoic Acid. On most days, it only dulls the pain in my feet, and some days are worse. The pain is always there.
To help me deal with all of my chronic pain, I listen to music for several hours a day. I've also started building model cars again after stopping for 45 years to help take my mind off of my situation.
Judging by your avatar, can I assume you have at least one kitty cat to keep you company? I've had cats during most of my life, they're great companions. We don't currently have one because our lease says no pets, so I have to get my kitty fix whenever we visit our son and his family, they have a pair of them.
Find something that puts a smile on your face, and continue to do it. When that no longer works, pet/play with your cat(s).
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@mrmacabre thank you so much, I really appreciate it! I'm so sorry for you or anyone who has to deal with this horrible monster or any debilitating pain!! I recently retired, I thought less commuting/moving around/being stressed might help. It has helped in a lot of ways, but not with the pain. I went whole food plant based about 13 weeks ago, which I love! When I can, I cook new recipes, which I really enjoy. I had hoped eating this way might help. While it has helped in many ways, lessening the pain isn't one of them. 😭 I'm learning Italian for fun. I do chair workouts 4 days a week, more when I'm able. I meditate, listen to paralimenals and spend time daily with my Lord and Savior. I have 8 cats who are very excited I am home more often ( I think! Lol!) I have a good life and I'm very grateful and blessed for it. But NOTHING gets rid of this pain, not even the 1800 mg daily (sometimes more) of gabapentin. I've not heard of alpha lipoic acid, I'll look into that. I have an FNP who doesn't take me seriously, he gave me gabapentin and tried to put me on a weight loss drug. He thinks losing weight is some kind of magic for anything I've got wrong. Well I've lost 36 pounds since eating whole food plant based and nothing has changed pain wise. Thank you again for your response!! And thank you for listening! Sorry this is so long! It's nice to talk to people who understand, I'm just sorry we all have to go through any of it. ❤️ P.S. I don't know if I'll be allowed to attach all these pics, but these are 6 plus the 2 on my avatar. 😻