Neuropathy & Exercise

@rwinney

I use gel drops at bedtime and lubricant eye drops during the day. I dislike exercises, but the yard work keeps me somewhat in shape, though at the expense of my feet. I worked all afternoon yesterday and my thighs were complaining, but my feet were burning with pain. But most of the garden is weeded. At least, a night in bed with a muscle relaxer helped a lot. I spend a lot of time on my knees, getting up and down. My pain reminds me that winter is too sedentary.

Jim

Hi @jimhd, sounds about right with winter and yard work. I'm glad you were able to get outside. It feels so good to do that and be one with nature. Unfortunately, neuropathy doesn't do us any favors, leaving us with lingering effects from anything we do.

I myself am no longer able to work in my yard and do all things I love so much. It makes me very sad and has been a difficult adjustment. Especially when I have to supervise and would just rather do it myself. My greatest challenge this season is to be able to slowly walk around my yard. I have hosta gardens. They at least are self sufficient.

Thank you for the eye info...much appreciated.
Be well-
Rachel

@rwinney I have dry eyes also and the Dr . told me to use preservative free drops so Ive been using this Refresh eye drops preservative free . I was out and got some eye drops not preservative free noticed it right away my eyes started to burn and itch. Back on Refresh now eyes dont bother me now and use lubricant eye gel at nighttime .

Hi @jimhd, sounds about right with winter and yard work. I'm glad you were able to get outside. It feels so good to do that and be one with nature. Unfortunately, neuropathy doesn't do us any favors, leaving us with lingering effects from anything we do.

I myself am no longer able to work in my yard and do all things I love so much. It makes me very sad and has been a difficult adjustment. Especially when I have to supervise and would just rather do it myself. My greatest challenge this season is to be able to slowly walk around my yard. I have hosta gardens. They at least are self sufficient.

Thank you for the eye info...much appreciated.
Be well-
Rachel

@rwinney

I use gel drops at bedtime and lubricant eye drops during the day. I dislike exercises, but the yard work keeps me somewhat in shape, though at the expense of my feet. I worked all afternoon yesterday and my thighs were complaining, but my feet were burning with pain. But most of the garden is weeded. At least, a night in bed with a muscle relaxer helped a lot. I spend a lot of time on my knees, getting up and down. My pain reminds me that winter is too sedentary.

Jim

Hi @jimhd, sounds about right with winter and yard work. I'm glad you were able to get outside. It feels so good to do that and be one with nature. Unfortunately, neuropathy doesn't do us any favors, leaving us with lingering effects from anything we do.

I myself am no longer able to work in my yard and do all things I love so much. It makes me very sad and has been a difficult adjustment. Especially when I have to supervise and would just rather do it myself. My greatest challenge this season is to be able to slowly walk around my yard. I have hosta gardens. They at least are self sufficient.

Thank you for the eye info...much appreciated.
Be well-
Rachel

@rwinney I have dry eyes also and the Dr . told me to use preservative free drops so Ive been using this Refresh eye drops preservative free . I was out and got some eye drops not preservative free noticed it right away my eyes started to burn and itch. Back on Refresh now eyes dont bother me now and use lubricant eye gel at nighttime .

@rwinney

I whine too much about my ailments. It really is a blessing to be able still to do the yard work. My riding mower had 2 flat tires, so I can't use it until I get to the tire shop and have them repaired. That's going to happen Monday. I'll be glad to get it serviced and mowing again. The grass is getting higher every day, but I don't want to walk behind my regular mower all the way around the lawns. I am trying to get the landscaping more maintenance free because I know the day will come when I won't be able to do all that I'm doing now. Maintenance free takes a lot longer when I plant small things that have to be tended to until they're mature enough to make it on their own. But I'm gradually getting there. It's nice to step back at the end of the day enjoy seeing the day's progress.

Jim

Rwinney, I have very weak knees along with peripheral neuropathy so when I first began gardening on my rump in the front yard, some cars would actually slow or stop to ask if I was ok...very neighborly of them indeed and appreciated. Smiles. Now, about your hardy hostas...I am jealous...can't seem to prevent snails and slugs from my attempts at having them...have tried all sorts of traps...beer, salt..What is your secret to hosta success?