Living with Neuropathy - Welcome to the group
Welcome to the Neuropathy group.
This is a welcoming, safe place where you can meet other people who are dealing with neuropathy. Let’s learn from each other and share stories about living well with neuropathy, coping with the challenges and offering tips.
I’m Colleen, and I’m the moderator of this group, and Community Director of Connect. Chances are you’ll to be greeted by volunteer patient Mentor John (@johnbishop) and fellow members when you post to this group. Learn more about Moderators and Mentors on Connect.
We look forward to welcoming you and introducing you to other members. Feel free to browse the topics or start a new one.
Let’s chat. Why not start by introducing yourself? What concerns would you like to talk about?
Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Neuropathy Support Group.
I believe you were responding to someone else, so I hope it is ok if I reply.I have epilepsy too. It started to kick up when I was first diagnosed with neuropathy, peripheral. I take Levitracetam which helps the seizures, but I wonder if it isn't the cause of my walking difficulty. I tip sometimes to one side, odd isn't it? Well, it is so nice to find someone that has seizures and Neuropathy. Thanks again, Beth
Thanks for the lovely welcome. I just wanted to gain some more information regarding Peripheral Neuropathy. It is always nice to meet other people that have similar difficulties. I am always surprised when I wake up in the morning!
Benita Little 73, retired Special Educator Neuropathy in feet for years, Itching in vaginal area of no obvious cause, recent itching in hands and lower arms, as well as itching in head. Have seen dermatologist who says itching is internal. Had bladder, kidneys, chest xray, pap smear, culture, to rule out cancer. Feet were numb, now ankles and feet itching. I do not have pain. Waiting on brain scan. Can itching be neuropathy? Can vaginal itching with no obvious cause be neuropathy? I am living in Hell right now. Except for numb feet, these other things all started 3 years ago when I had no electricity for 3 days in a freeze. The vaginal itching is the worst but there is no sign of anything there. Any help appreciated. Don't know if I'm in the right place.
@bethunger
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/epilepsy-2bb359/?utm_campaign=searchAnyone & everyone is welcome.
here is a link to the Epilepsy & Seizure discussions.
There is not nearly the activity on it as there is here.
Jake
@benita7jay, There are 2 discussions you may want to join in which talk about itching and neuropathy. There you will meet @artscaping and other members discussing itching and neuropathy.
- What do you do for Neuropathy itch?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-do-you-do-for-neuropathy-itch/
- The "itch".....An update about testing and treating.: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/the-itch-an-update-about-testing-and-treating/
@benita7jay I just sent you a private message J.
@avmcbellar
I don't believe it's possible to swallow your tongue although when unconscious the tongue is more likely to block the airway. One reason why the recovery position of being on your side is important.
Against everything you read I'm a proponent of seizure bite sticks during a seizure.
Jake
@fiesty76 Aw, thankyou for your sweet comment to Jake and @artist01.
I often wonder if I should ask for a little cheese with my whine! G0L
@jakedduck1 yes, you are right. I was referring to safety and obstruction. Laying on one’s side is a good safety tip. Basically, making sure a person cannot harm his or her self during a seizure is all anyone can do to help that person, right? How do you prepare to use a stick when you are not aware a seizure is coming?
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