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I'm sorry to hear your pain has increased. In this book, chapter 7 is all about managing pain, or, as it is with me, virtually eliminating it. I suggest you don’t go directly to chap 7, but read carefully right from the start.Both books are not to read, simply as an interesting read. It took me about 3 months to read book 1.Highlight the various points, with a marker pen, the study or research online. Re read these points often, until you fully understand, as best you can. The indisputable fact is that the brain is plastic, can be healed or regrown, and Doidge discusses possible solutions. No medibcation, pills, tableets, or injections required , just actions by you. Total reversal of peripheral-neuropathy is possibe if you REALLY WANT, AND PREPARED TO HANG IN no matter what others say or think. Just grit you teeth and go for it. In saying this I am assuming you DO HAVE peripheral-neuropathy. If you have not then bbook an appointment Immediately with an neurologist or vist Mayo Centre. Best wishes

There are two books, with the latest results of Peripheral Neuropathy research annd treatments , right now, world wide. Author Dr Norman Doidge. The book in the photo is book 2. It is important you read his first book "The Brain that Heals Itself " first, not the one in picture. If you have trouble reading, I'm sure you will find a friend or family member to read and discuss. It tells us of a new world of successful solutions. Best wishes, and go for it. I am aged 89 and practicing Neuroplasticity, which is explained in the books.

G'day from sunny Australia. I have been requested by a couple of you to outline my habit change programme. The cause of my Peripheral-neuropathy is by courtesy of my Irish ancestors. Through intense research I now believe it can be reversed by the practice of Neuroplasticity. You must have this belief, then act on doing the hard work. Money can't buy the result we all desire. It is just us and our habit comfortable brain , to win or lose is our decision. We must change every possible rusted on habits. The brain has to triggered into new neurons. We can have fun as we attempt some changes.
Here is my current llist and am still increasing.
1.
I rearranged my bedroom (I live alone) Including bed being different position causing me get in and out from a different side, also change position of lamps, clothing etc.
2.
I am right handed, but now changed everything possible to left handed: Eating, teeth, cleaning, bum wiping, hair combing, writing, typing etc.
3.
Driving my car for my normal coffee break or any destination, I deliberately choose a new route.
4.
Due to isolation requirements, I can't leave my home, so I have decided to go barefoot, no socks or shoes.
5.
I have changed my eating times.To bed and getting up times.
6.
I have set my tv to sound oñly. This really jogs the brain, as you have to intensify your listening skills to understand the plot. News services are easy. I also do not use my remote to change channels.
7.
I am studying and practicing the great art of meditation, not mindfulness, but real fair dinkum meditating.

BENEFITS as yet. I fully understand that recovery will take time, but I am not getting any worse. Encouraging New signs have occured. I had a terrible itch in my back, making sleep at night a mini torture, NOW GONE TOTALLY. I still get the occasional itch, but refuse to scratch it. My brain now understands. I had a problem with the number of times, during the night, I need a pee.NOW REDUCED by 50%. I also had a problèm, during the day of urgency to pee. When I had to go, it was urgent and I mean urgent. NOW REAL URGENCY REDUCED. I am also feeling good mentally, as I fight this bloody thing.
Best wishes to all , and if you have any other habits I can change would be great.

G'day from sunny Australia. I have been requested by a couple of you to outline my habit change programme. The cause of my Peripheral-neuropathy is by courtesy of my Irish ancestors. Through intense research I now believe it can be reversed by the practice of Neuroplasticity. You must have this belief, then act on doing the hard work. Money can't buy the result we all desire. It is just us and our habit comfortable brain , to win or lose is our decision. We must change every possible rusted on habits. The brain has to triggered into new neurons. We can have fun as we attempt some changes.
Here is my current llist and am still increasing.
1.
I rearranged my bedroom (I live alone) Including bed being different position causing me get in and out from a different side, also change position of lamps, clothing etc.
2.
I am right handed, but now changed everything possible to left handed: Eating, teeth, cleaning, bum wiping, hair combing, writing, typing etc.
3.
Driving my car for my normal coffee break or any destination, I deliberately choose a new route.
4.
Due to isolation requirements, I can't leave my home, so I have decided to go barefoot, no socks or shoes.
5.
I have changed my eating times.To bed and getting up times.
6.
I have set my tv to sound oñly. This really jogs the brain, as you have to intensify your listening skills to understand the plot. News services are easy. I also do not use my remote to change channels.
7.
I am studying and practicing the great art of meditation, not mindfulness, but real fair dinkum meditating.

BENEFITS as yet. I fully understand that recovery will take time, but I am not getting any worse. Encouraging New signs have occured. I had a terrible itch in my back, making sleep at night a mini torture, NOW GONE TOTALLY. I still get the occasional itch, but refuse to scratch it. My brain now understands. I had a problem with the number of times, during the night, I need a pee.NOW REDUCED by 50%. I also had a problèm, during the day of urgency to pee. When I had to go, it was urgent and I mean urgent. NOW REAL URGENCY REDUCED. I am also feeling good mentally, as I fight this bloody thing.
Best wishes to all , and if you have any other habits I can change would be great.

G'day from sunny Australia. I have been requested by a couple of you to outline my habit change programme. The cause of my Peripheral-neuropathy is by courtesy of my Irish ancestors. Through intense research I now believe it can be reversed by the practice of Neuroplasticity. You must have this belief, then act on doing the hard work. Money can't buy the result we all desire. It is just us and our habit comfortable brain , to win or lose is our decision. We must change every possible rusted on habits. The brain has to triggered into new neurons. We can have fun as we attempt some changes.
Here is my current llist and am still increasing.
1.
I rearranged my bedroom (I live alone) Including bed being different position causing me get in and out from a different side, also change position of lamps, clothing etc.
2.
I am right handed, but now changed everything possible to left handed: Eating, teeth, cleaning, bum wiping, hair combing, writing, typing etc.
3.
Driving my car for my normal coffee break or any destination, I deliberately choose a new route.
4.
Due to isolation requirements, I can't leave my home, so I have decided to go barefoot, no socks or shoes.
5.
I have changed my eating times.To bed and getting up times.
6.
I have set my tv to sound oñly. This really jogs the brain, as you have to intensify your listening skills to understand the plot. News services are easy. I also do not use my remote to change channels.
7.
I am studying and practicing the great art of meditation, not mindfulness, but real fair dinkum meditating.

BENEFITS as yet. I fully understand that recovery will take time, but I am not getting any worse. Encouraging New signs have occured. I had a terrible itch in my back, making sleep at night a mini torture, NOW GONE TOTALLY. I still get the occasional itch, but refuse to scratch it. My brain now understands. I had a problem with the number of times, during the night, I need a pee.NOW REDUCED by 50%. I also had a problèm, during the day of urgency to pee. When I had to go, it was urgent and I mean urgent. NOW REAL URGENCY REDUCED. I am also feeling good mentally, as I fight this bloody thing.
Best wishes to all , and if you have any other habits I can change would be great.

@user_che214927 Congratulations Barry on being progressive with your overall health!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Not only do your changes challenge your brain to create new healthy neurons and help neuropathy but, also for memory, aging and your overall health. Good for you for not sitting around complaining or feeling sorry for yourself! You definitely are a part of my many inspirations from Connect. 😊

I've implemented challenges, some by default, when one limb is paining I use the other, for example, if I want to drive, I must drive with my left leg or switch legs during the trip, but I get it done in short distances with a little more as I can. I could not drive for months and I dont care if it takes me another year or two, I will keep pushing for progress. Also, I eat with my left when need be because my shoulders/arms/hands burn with pain, pins/needles, weakness and numbness. I've been pushing my legs to walk more and more as tolerated. Some days I walk in more pain than others. Instead of not doing it, I do it with provisions. That means I walk very slow, stop to stand and give my legs a chance to "re-juice", as I call it. I rest or sit, or pull my legs up and down or rub them, then keep walking. Last sping my legs began to fail. Coming out of winter I could not walk around my yard without pain and weakness that sent me to the ground. I thought my legs would never carry me to enjoy my flowers and landscape but, with A LOT of hard work, weekly myofascial release treatments and a crap load of supplements, I talk myself through it and keep pushing. I've made great progress since last year when I could barely walk across my living room. I've recently been able to walk through Target again after needing the electric scooter prior. It is not easy and my legs feel abnormal but I manage as best I can. I've pulled myself out of a depressive state filled with fear and realized I've got what I got and I refuse to let it define me. Taking new routes, learning new music or a language, traveling to see new sights, restructuring your day or routine. There are so many possibilities for each person's unique case.

Barry - keep up the good work. 💪🏼👍🏻
Others - please challenge yourselves, as tolerated, and push for progress in some way, shape or form. We CAN'T be defined by our pain and diagnosis(s) unless we allow ourselves to succumb, which is not acceptable. It takes hard work and dedication but..
YOU ARE WORTH IT...WE ARE WORTH IT.

Be well,
Rachel

@user_che214927 Congratulations Barry on being progressive with your overall health!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Not only do your changes challenge your brain to create new healthy neurons and help neuropathy but, also for memory, aging and your overall health. Good for you for not sitting around complaining or feeling sorry for yourself! You definitely are a part of my many inspirations from Connect. 😊

I've implemented challenges, some by default, when one limb is paining I use the other, for example, if I want to drive, I must drive with my left leg or switch legs during the trip, but I get it done in short distances with a little more as I can. I could not drive for months and I dont care if it takes me another year or two, I will keep pushing for progress. Also, I eat with my left when need be because my shoulders/arms/hands burn with pain, pins/needles, weakness and numbness. I've been pushing my legs to walk more and more as tolerated. Some days I walk in more pain than others. Instead of not doing it, I do it with provisions. That means I walk very slow, stop to stand and give my legs a chance to "re-juice", as I call it. I rest or sit, or pull my legs up and down or rub them, then keep walking. Last sping my legs began to fail. Coming out of winter I could not walk around my yard without pain and weakness that sent me to the ground. I thought my legs would never carry me to enjoy my flowers and landscape but, with A LOT of hard work, weekly myofascial release treatments and a crap load of supplements, I talk myself through it and keep pushing. I've made great progress since last year when I could barely walk across my living room. I've recently been able to walk through Target again after needing the electric scooter prior. It is not easy and my legs feel abnormal but I manage as best I can. I've pulled myself out of a depressive state filled with fear and realized I've got what I got and I refuse to let it define me. Taking new routes, learning new music or a language, traveling to see new sights, restructuring your day or routine. There are so many possibilities for each person's unique case.

Barry - keep up the good work. 💪🏼👍🏻
Others - please challenge yourselves, as tolerated, and push for progress in some way, shape or form. We CAN'T be defined by our pain and diagnosis(s) unless we allow ourselves to succumb, which is not acceptable. It takes hard work and dedication but..
YOU ARE WORTH IT...WE ARE WORTH IT.

Be well,
Rachel

@rwinney I agree, Barry is quite inspiring, I am learning some new things thanks to you @user_che214927 Barry! But you, Rachel, are a marvel! My mind is boggled by your descriptions of your exploits, getting around and just doing normal stuff. What a great spirit you possess! (You two are making me wear out my ! button.)

Boy, this typing/mousing with the opposite hand is crazy but SO interesting. I guess if I start getting too good at this with my non dominant hand the next thing will be starting to use my feet. I remember a person at a carnival I went to as a kid who had no arms and he did everything with his feet and mouth. He just trained himself to do it, so really there is almost no limit what a person can achieve merely by trying and applying him or her self. Have a great day! Hank