How does everyone cope on a daily basis??

Sorry to say it but they have all lied to us about “dead” nerves no longer causing pain. That was just a complete load of crap. I have had neuropathy (IPPN) for about 30 years at best guess. Neuropathy below the knee in both legs. Without Cymbalta & medical pot I would likely be in jail just for being a complete jerk. Medical pot (Indica) became necessary once neuropathy started attacking my autonomic nerves & the Gabapentin side effects latched onto those attacks & became horrible.

I’m sorry you’re having such a rough time. As many others have said, I can relate too. I can share some things that help me but I think every body is different and what helps me might do nothing for you.
I do meditate every morning. I use the Happier app that was originally started by Dan Harris but is now separate from his work. I particularly like the meditations that are geared towards chronic pain and anxiety but there are so many good one to choose from. Joseph Goldstein’s courses are the best.
I exercise regularly even if I don’t feel like it. I do a water fitness class 3/week in the warm water therapy pool and it feels really good and I have found a nice community of friends there.
When I can I like to go for walks in the woods. The softness of a trail path is much kinder to my feet and joints than the pavement is. Time in nature always feels wonderful to me.
Lastly, never quit trying. I am currently going through a trial for a neurostimulator implant and I’m getting a bit of relief.
Hang in there and always reach out when you’re struggling!!

@laurenthewise1. I’ve tried everything that you said you do. Nothing has worked. I’m in pain from the time. I open my eyes to the time I show them at night.

Pain all the time…..!!!

@laurenthewise1. I’ve tried everything that you said you do. Nothing has worked. I’m in pain from the time. I open my eyes to the time I show them at night.

I wonder if anyone on this site has had success with a pain management program?

@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. 😻

What I don’t understand is why so many have serious pain issues and I don’t have any pain. I have PN now for years without pain, just numbness and weakness. Balance is not great. The medical profession can only drug people as there is no cure for PN.