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Crikey Barry! You have forgotten me already! 😥

No worries mate, but I am one of the ones who said after your earlier posts that I am a solid believer in N.plasticity. I am reading Doidge's first book now. I am hoping to hear someday in the future that you are completely free of PN and ready to start your next career - gold mining perhaps. Go Barry! (Now throw another shrimp on the barbie for me, will ya?)

OK, thankfully for you I am out of timeworn Aussie phrases. Best, Hank

Hi Barry @user_che214927 I believe many folks are wanting a “quick fix” which I know is not achievable at this point; however, it doesn’t stop them from searching for one. Nothing wrong with keeping “hope” alive. Toni

Hi Barry, MechanicJesus and all, I, too, have found significant help through the practice of meditation, writing, somatic tracking--all those things you can do to help your brain turn down the pain signals it is continually sending. Neuroplasticity is not a quick fix, that's for sure, and may not be able to fix certain things at all, but it has helped me refocus my attention in ways that help me live with the discomfort. I am so sorry that your PN has progressed to the point you describe, mechanicjesus, and I know it must be incredibly difficult to live with that kind of disabling disease. It is wonderful that you have a loving relationship with your spouse, as well as reasons to keep on keeping on! I am praying for research that will yield cures and for meds that really make a difference for all of us, and particularly for you. Yet, I would recommend the books, websites, and therapists who are doing work in the area of chronic pain through neuroplasticity. You don't hear much about it from most docs, but at least for me, it has been a real help!