@jimhd I am so sorry you are having a difficult time. Chronic uncontrolled pain is a slippery slope so do what you need to get better pain control. Use this forum to tell us how you feel, and thank you for sharing. No judgement here, my job is to listen and be supportive and occasionally make a joke about your busted mirror. Thank You for telling us how you feel. best, David

When I went to hit the "like" button on your post I thought, "but I don't like this", but I hit it anyway. Jim, I can't believe what you are dealing with, it is stupefying. Before neuropathy hit our household I had no idea about any of this, that there was this whole world out there of suffering, pain-ridden folks who ask very little in life beyond "please just give me a little bit of relief so I can make it through to the next hour of my life". My wife is going through either a really rough patch lately or just simply the next new reality in her long descent into this hell world that is chronic neuropathy pain. I think it was you Jim who once said that the term "chronic pain" does not even touch the meaning of what this thing is that you, my wife, and practically every one else here is living through. As I write this I am consoled by the fact that you said you do not have trouble getting to sleep. That is a GODSEND. A couple of hours ago my wife had such severe burning in her feet and such a bad headache that she was sure she would not be able to sleep. I had her put on the frozen gel things for her feet that we keep in the freezer and as she wore them I gave her a head massage to bring her some circulation there and then she asked me to massage her legs, which I did, for several minutes. She then went to bed and at least up to this moment she is sound asleep for which I am eternally grateful. This disease keeps you right in the moment, doesn't it? Pain is a right-here kind of thing, its right in your face when its there. Anyway, I could go on and on. As David said, we are here to support each other, and you have my full support and open ears always. You take good care Jim, hoping you feel better when you wake up. All my best, Hank

@jimhd Good morning Jim. Its 5:45 am here and I'm just waking up to read your post. Looks like it was a rough day for you. I'm sorry to see this however, happy to hear that you are taking steps towards figuring out a thing or two abour your body, presently. I'm sorry the skin punch biopsy was painful and your health has presented more challenges. You speak of the things you did/do regardless. Crazy question.....might there ever be a chance, you take a day off for sheer rest and being good to your body? I get the feeling that would feel like a death sentence to you. I understand you have a lot of upkeep on your property but, just wondering. I myself have learned that I am my worse enemy. My impatience for sitting still and my overachieving self is one bad combination.🥵 I did a number on myself this past weekend by doing simple things that my desire pushes me to do regardless of outcome... like walk at a small farmers market my daughter was working at, rode in the car too long to get there, improperly lifted more weight (the day before) than I should have (5-10 lb. limit)...the list goes on but it's boring. After a painful weekend of I suppose poor choices (even though I'm too stubborn to see as such), I consented to "allow my body" to rest yesterday. I mean bottom line, I hadn't much choice. I still moved about as tolerated but you know what I mean, I actually listened to my body and acted according to its pain signals. I dont know Jim, it's hard to be in such denial about our bodies and chronic pain. We must move it or lose it yet, find the proper balance to do such. I'm wondering if perhaps you ever. allow yourself a well deserved day off? Maybe when it rains or when your kids come by? I'm thinking of you, I want what's best for you and I care. I will venture to say that, you sir, are too damn hard on yourself. Just like me!! 😊 Be well - Rachel

@jimhd my cyber friend, I'm praying that it is carpal tunnel syndrome and you can have the corrective surgery. I have carpal tunnel in both of my hands by the right more than the left. I had a cortisone shot once but it really didn't help much and I wasn't sure about having the surgery so have just lived with it. Mine still doesn't seem bad enough to have surgery so I just keep hoping it will stay the way it is now. Hoping you are able to get some rest and the pain subsides for you. P.S. - You are not complaining, you are simply telling us how you feel and that is A OK for anyone to do.