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Neuropathy & Exercise

Posted by southwind @southwind, Nov 13, 2019

How have you received enough physical exercise while dealing with neuropathy?? Do you walk in spite of the condition; tiptoe to get around; particular exercise program, etc.?

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lioness | @lioness | Apr 16, 2020
In reply to @darlingtondoll "My husband drags out the humongous bag of tortilla chips every day at lunch. I have..." + (show)
@darlingtondoll

My husband drags out the humongous bag of tortilla chips every day at lunch. I have to severely limit my sodium, so I just listen to the crunch, crunch, crunch sound he makes while a look of utter contentment washes over his face. I miss my salty treats, but I can’t have them anymore.😩

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@darlingtondoll Oh that would bother me . Tell him to eat in another room that's mean . I can imaging your taste buds are drooling

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Jane | @darlingtondoll | Apr 16, 2020
In reply to @lioness "@darlingtondoll Oh that would bother me . Tell him to eat in another room that's mean..." + (show)
@lioness

@darlingtondoll Oh that would bother me . Tell him to eat in another room that's mean . I can imaging your taste buds are drooling

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My nephrologist told me to increase my dietary potassium, so while my husband consumed his chips, I had a huge artichoke with my lunch. I eat it California style. I steam it for 45 minutes and then place it in the fridge to cool. Then I peel off each leaf and score the underside of the leaf using my lower teeth and slowly eat the tasty treat. I dip each leaf in a sauce and continue on for about 30 minutes (I need some time to enjoy my wine). When I get to the choke, I twist it off and finally get to the heart of the artichoke. It is so delicious and I am happy to be able to eat this again. I make my sauce from an avocado. This is also high in potassium. The doctor told me to eat more forbidden foods like tomatoes and potatoes too.

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Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | Apr 16, 2020
In reply to @fiesty76 "Jane, I've cut way back on salt as well. However, my bigger challenge is limiting anything..." + (show)
@fiesty76

Jane, I've cut way back on salt as well. However, my bigger challenge is limiting anything with sugar. My dentists fawn when they have me in the chair...and why not? I've sent their kids to college, built their outdoor pools and shortened their years to retirement. Any small thing to keep the economy going, yes? Smiles

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@fiesty76 Haha!! I have recently said the same thing about helping my dentists child go to college on our families dental expenses. From a neurological perspective...it is miserable on me to sit in that chair for dental work. Really tormenting and painful to my body and head. Makes me motivated more than ever to floss and flouride rinse!

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pfbacon | @pfbacon | Apr 16, 2020

I brush every night before I go to bed, so that plaque doesn't sit on my teeth all night eating holes in them, and so that food debris between my teeth doesn't putrefy and cause bad breath. Brushing in the morning is like closing the barn door after the horses are out. Peggy

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lioness | @lioness | Apr 16, 2020
In reply to @darlingtondoll "My nephrologist told me to increase my dietary potassium, so while my husband consumed his chips,..." + (show)
@darlingtondoll

My nephrologist told me to increase my dietary potassium, so while my husband consumed his chips, I had a huge artichoke with my lunch. I eat it California style. I steam it for 45 minutes and then place it in the fridge to cool. Then I peel off each leaf and score the underside of the leaf using my lower teeth and slowly eat the tasty treat. I dip each leaf in a sauce and continue on for about 30 minutes (I need some time to enjoy my wine). When I get to the choke, I twist it off and finally get to the heart of the artichoke. It is so delicious and I am happy to be able to eat this again. I make my sauce from an avocado. This is also high in potassium. The doctor told me to eat more forbidden foods like tomatoes and potatoes too.

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@darlingtondoll Good for you Jane I wouldn't be good to eat any of them as I dont care for artichoke except in spinach artichoke dip and I cant eat nightshade vegies . My fibro flares when I do . I use advocado in my smoothies . I scoop a teaspoon put in plastic wrap and freeze when I want it I use one then .

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Apr 16, 2020
In reply to @darlingtondoll "My nephrologist told me to increase my dietary potassium, so while my husband consumed his chips,..." + (show)
@darlingtondoll

My nephrologist told me to increase my dietary potassium, so while my husband consumed his chips, I had a huge artichoke with my lunch. I eat it California style. I steam it for 45 minutes and then place it in the fridge to cool. Then I peel off each leaf and score the underside of the leaf using my lower teeth and slowly eat the tasty treat. I dip each leaf in a sauce and continue on for about 30 minutes (I need some time to enjoy my wine). When I get to the choke, I twist it off and finally get to the heart of the artichoke. It is so delicious and I am happy to be able to eat this again. I make my sauce from an avocado. This is also high in potassium. The doctor told me to eat more forbidden foods like tomatoes and potatoes too.

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@darlingtondoll, Now those instructions I would love to hear from my docs! Some of my favorites, you mentioned! Have been told the best test of the perfect artichoke is to squeeze the leaves; if they squeaks choose it...have you heard that, too?

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Apr 17, 2020
In reply to @darlingtondoll "The cure for too many jalapeños in a dish, when your mouth is on fire, is..." + (show)
@darlingtondoll

The cure for too many jalapeños in a dish, when your mouth is on fire, is to pour a heaping spoon of sugar on your tongue. It puts the fire out - kazoom! I love sugar and chocolate. Sometimes I pour sugar on my tongue for no apparent reason.

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@darlingdoll, Sugar on your tongue? Welll, you are just Planning ahead for an extra hot jalapenos, yes???? Smart thinkin' friend! Smiles

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Jane | @darlingtondoll | Apr 17, 2020
In reply to @fiesty76 "@darlingtondoll, Now those instructions I would love to hear from my docs! Some of my favorites,..." + (show)
@fiesty76

@darlingtondoll, Now those instructions I would love to hear from my docs! Some of my favorites, you mentioned! Have been told the best test of the perfect artichoke is to squeeze the leaves; if they squeaks choose it...have you heard that, too?

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I used to live where they grow in California. So I am spoiled and know that they must look closed up tightly. I used to go directly to the farms to buy them.

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Jane | @darlingtondoll | Apr 17, 2020
In reply to @fiesty76 "@darlingdoll, Sugar on your tongue? Welll, you are just Planning ahead for an extra hot jalapenos,..." + (show)
@fiesty76

@darlingdoll, Sugar on your tongue? Welll, you are just Planning ahead for an extra hot jalapenos, yes???? Smart thinkin' friend! Smiles

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I love to make chili, but I don’t put jalapeños in it. I don’t like to burn my mouth. But I do like to have it a little spicy.

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Apr 17, 2020
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@darlingtondoll

I used to live where they grow in California. So I am spoiled and know that they must look closed up tightly. I used to go directly to the farms to buy them.

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@darlingtondoll, When my daughter lived in San Fran. we took some trips to both wine country and artichoke country. I was enthralled with the many roadside stands along the way selling artichokes served every which way possible.

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