Hello, Chris. I love that you found a life partner at this time in your life. I was quite shocked when my life partner was in a car accident and died about 12 years ago! I have not thought about someone in the near present or future, but now, you are making me think a bit out of the box I must be in.....how did the two of you meet? Were you from the same area....know each other? Give me some pointers, although with so many health issues, it makes no sense any man would want to be in my world. But. as we're finding almost daily, life has many twists and turns and we must be ready to walk the path as it presents itself, right? That's true for the changes in health and illnesses, I'm finding in the growing to be better changes in health of all kinds.....so, here you go. You, my dear friend, have awakened a tiny bit of my brain to the joys of something new. I don't want to spend the rest of whatever years I have alone, as I am, so I think I have just put that part of my life in my Lord's hands as well as the other parts. Interesting.....God is so wonderful, how He uses us to open up avenues in other's lives. You just did....bless you.
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Good evening dear one. I am so glad my introduction of Jay, my life partner, struck a positive chord. Jay is from Minnesota, an artist, a therapist, a generous human. I met him on E-harmony. Every once in a while, you are given a minute to see a brief summary of someone who may live outside your boundaries (I lived on a mountain in CA.) If you say o.k., you have a minute to see a profile and then you must decide. I said....oh what the heck, let's see what we have in common.
As it turned out we had a lot in common and some cultural differences. He had lived in two states and was 5 years younger. He loved nature, dogs, art, and children. I had lived in 9 states including Hawaii and traveled on business for years. I loved art. dogs, children, golf, and mountains.
We have been together for 8 years now and have enjoyed most of it including the COVID year. We really got to know each other then and have built a trusting relationship turning 7 acres on the Mississippi into a park along with some great neighbors. We also started a "Count on me Club" with the neighbors....always available to help and share.
I wouldn't change a thing....including the cold winter, conservative culture, and hunting activities. We are just great buddies. Give it some thought.
Good evening dear one. I am so glad my introduction of Jay, my life partner, struck a positive chord. Jay is from Minnesota, an artist, a therapist, a generous human. I met him on E-harmony. Every once in a while, you are given a minute to see a brief summary of someone who may live outside your boundaries (I lived on a mountain in CA.) If you say o.k., you have a minute to see a profile and then you must decide. I said....oh what the heck, let's see what we have in common.
As it turned out we had a lot in common and some cultural differences. He had lived in two states and was 5 years younger. He loved nature, dogs, art, and children. I had lived in 9 states including Hawaii and traveled on business for years. I loved art. dogs, children, golf, and mountains.
We have been together for 8 years now and have enjoyed most of it including the COVID year. We really got to know each other then and have built a trusting relationship turning 7 acres on the Mississippi into a park along with some great neighbors. We also started a "Count on me Club" with the neighbors....always available to help and share.
I wouldn't change a thing....including the cold winter, conservative culture, and hunting activities. We are just great buddies. Give it some thought.
Hey, shamrock, it's a mountain! Anything above sea level here in our beautiful state is a mountain.....you should have seen how much trouble I had breathing in the Rockies! NC mountains/hills is fine, but Rockies and I had some issues. Loved them, but couldn't walk!
I love the thought of a log cabin....been watching on the discovery channel, I think, about homesteaders in Alaska building their home from the land. Fascinating and lovely. Part of me would have loved to do that, as I have this lvoe affair with Nature....but, my life went in other directions.
Glad you enjoyed your visit with your friend. That's a good thing.
Blessings. elizabeth
Hello, neighbor. Well, kind of yes to both. I've had balance issues for many years, maybe 15-20 years. I was diagnosed for 12 years with MS but not definitive diagnosis or treatment. I've fallen multiple times, some injuries, often my legs were so weak or I was in such poor condition I couldn't get up, etc. It's not been good. No solutions forthcoming. So, finally, I was completely at my wits end and called Mayo and thus began my journey to finding answers and healing.
I found the most and best help from warm water therapy. My Mayo neurologist sent me to PT for the only exercise he allows, other than simple stretches and walking.....carefully, with walker. I normally go to the PT that has a therapy pool, heated to 94 degrees. I exercise in the warm water for an hour or so, depending on my stamina. That means walking, front/back/sideways, marching, stretching, and many other exercises as taught me by the PT. I don't need a PT anymore, but do the work regularly. It's the most wonderful feeling. No pain, NONE. Strengthening without stress or any discomfort at all. Just be sure not to overdo as you can make it tough for a few days. Gentle, relaxing, stress relieving and the best for overall conditioning. That includes balance improvement.
I also use a walker. I fought it for several years, and fell and almost fell many times. stubborn, but after leaving hospital and in rehab for a couple weeks, I couldn't go home w/o a walker. So, I got one and now I love it. I am secure, safe, stand taller, walk with more confidence. I still have some wobbles, but no falls.
I take requip at night. It's a dopamine enhancer drug that is similar to what is used for folks w/parkinson's for balance and other issues. I was prescribed requip for restless leg syndrome. I have severe RLS, keeps me awake at night and is very uncomfortable and sometimes painful. Interestingly, the requip helps my balance issues. My legs function better, don't feel like trunks, can lift my feet more easily, don't sluff as much, generally improves movement. I may have some parkinson's symptoms, don't know for sure but don't care at this point since I take this and it helps so much in so many ways. Balance has changed on requip, too. I'm generally not so wobbly. Do still lose my balance, but not so often or as badly. Unless tired or not enough sleep......
Yes, I took Lyrica for balance and other issues. It helped me a lot, but my doctor and I weaned me off it and several other drugs as I was on too many I thought and thought my brain needed a rest from the drugs. I'm off pain meds. Just take XS Tylenot if needed, Robaxin for muscle relaxation, and Cymbalta....a wonderful drug for fibromyalgia. It helps me more than anything with the fibro pain, etc. Lyrica is a good drug for me. If it helps, stay on it. I was on too much and now use MMJ tincture at night for anxiety/pain/sleep. It's wonderful.
I do think the balance issues requires careful conditioning, with exercise that's right for you, walking with cane or walker, and pool therapy for strengthening and overall balance/exercise. A good combination that will help.
Balance is tricky. Don't know if you have a diagnosis. Mine is caused by several issues combined and helped as I've mentioned. Hope this helps some.
Blessings and sleep well. elizabeth
Hello, neighbor. Well, kind of yes to both. I've had balance issues for many years, maybe 15-20 years. I was diagnosed for 12 years with MS but not definitive diagnosis or treatment. I've fallen multiple times, some injuries, often my legs were so weak or I was in such poor condition I couldn't get up, etc. It's not been good. No solutions forthcoming. So, finally, I was completely at my wits end and called Mayo and thus began my journey to finding answers and healing.
I found the most and best help from warm water therapy. My Mayo neurologist sent me to PT for the only exercise he allows, other than simple stretches and walking.....carefully, with walker. I normally go to the PT that has a therapy pool, heated to 94 degrees. I exercise in the warm water for an hour or so, depending on my stamina. That means walking, front/back/sideways, marching, stretching, and many other exercises as taught me by the PT. I don't need a PT anymore, but do the work regularly. It's the most wonderful feeling. No pain, NONE. Strengthening without stress or any discomfort at all. Just be sure not to overdo as you can make it tough for a few days. Gentle, relaxing, stress relieving and the best for overall conditioning. That includes balance improvement.
I also use a walker. I fought it for several years, and fell and almost fell many times. stubborn, but after leaving hospital and in rehab for a couple weeks, I couldn't go home w/o a walker. So, I got one and now I love it. I am secure, safe, stand taller, walk with more confidence. I still have some wobbles, but no falls.
I take requip at night. It's a dopamine enhancer drug that is similar to what is used for folks w/parkinson's for balance and other issues. I was prescribed requip for restless leg syndrome. I have severe RLS, keeps me awake at night and is very uncomfortable and sometimes painful. Interestingly, the requip helps my balance issues. My legs function better, don't feel like trunks, can lift my feet more easily, don't sluff as much, generally improves movement. I may have some parkinson's symptoms, don't know for sure but don't care at this point since I take this and it helps so much in so many ways. Balance has changed on requip, too. I'm generally not so wobbly. Do still lose my balance, but not so often or as badly. Unless tired or not enough sleep......
Yes, I took Lyrica for balance and other issues. It helped me a lot, but my doctor and I weaned me off it and several other drugs as I was on too many I thought and thought my brain needed a rest from the drugs. I'm off pain meds. Just take XS Tylenot if needed, Robaxin for muscle relaxation, and Cymbalta....a wonderful drug for fibromyalgia. It helps me more than anything with the fibro pain, etc. Lyrica is a good drug for me. If it helps, stay on it. I was on too much and now use MMJ tincture at night for anxiety/pain/sleep. It's wonderful.
I do think the balance issues requires careful conditioning, with exercise that's right for you, walking with cane or walker, and pool therapy for strengthening and overall balance/exercise. A good combination that will help.
Balance is tricky. Don't know if you have a diagnosis. Mine is caused by several issues combined and helped as I've mentioned. Hope this helps some.
Blessings and sleep well. elizabeth
@ess77 Thanks for the info. Need to read it for the 3rd time. Lots of good info. Guess I am not so bad off yet. You have a great attitude and that helps me too. Just took the first lyrica cap this morning. Dizzy and sleepy. Sitting here doing some research, closed my eyes for a minute opened them and saw a huge spider on my knee, blinked and it disappeared ! Ready to quit all these pills. Anyhow, hope you staying well. I guess coping is a better word. Going to follow up on the balance info you gave me. Also, where do you live? Sounded like Floridian to me. Keep up the fight, we're here for a good time not a long time! So the good old country song says.
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@ess77 Thanks for the info. Need to read it for the 3rd time. Lots of good info. Guess I am not so bad off yet. You have a great attitude and that helps me too. Just took the first lyrica cap this morning. Dizzy and sleepy. Sitting here doing some research, closed my eyes for a minute opened them and saw a huge spider on my knee, blinked and it disappeared ! Ready to quit all these pills. Anyhow, hope you staying well. I guess coping is a better word. Going to follow up on the balance info you gave me. Also, where do you live? Sounded like Floridian to me. Keep up the fight, we're here for a good time not a long time! So the good old country song says.
Later
Those country songs are right to the point and the heart!
I live in Jacksonville, a bit north of you I think. You mentioned your friend you visited is in Tampa? Love that place, although I haven't been there for years, so I know it's a lot better now.
Lyrica will take a few days or longer for your body to adjust. I suggest giving it time, see if things improve in a day or so. If not. call the doctor or pharmacist for advice. But, the spider did disappear with a blink! I'd call that a good thing!
Sorry I included so much info in my post. Be sure to share your symptoms with your doctor. It's really important to be open and clear when your talking with him, or he may not be able to help. It all does depend on the reason behind the balance issues. You haven't mentioned what's causing the balance problems, or how serious they are. All that plays into your treatment, etc.
Enjoy your cane....maybe you can refresh it during this down time for you????
Let me know how you're doing.
Blessings, elizabeth
Hi @rabbit10 and welcome to Connect! I want to connect you with @martid, and @grandma41 who have both recently written about peripheral neuropathy. They both had different causes of their diagnosis and can discuss their experiences with you.
How long have you been dealing with peripheral neuropathy?
Hello! I have had neuropathy in my feet for years controlled by lyrica. I was put on dosages of string antibiotics in February fir a bone infection with weekly blood work to watch my labs. My doctor did not watch my labs and the antibiotics damaged my kidneys and caused neuropathy in my hands and feet. I cannot drive, cook, do simple household chores or work at this time. I was an active person until now. Had six doctors taking care of me snd none have any advise on dealing with this so I have chose to try a neuropathy clinic on my own. My insurance will not cover the treatments but know I have to try something. Does anyone have any advice?
Hello! I have had neuropathy in my feet for years controlled by lyrica. I was put on dosages of string antibiotics in February fir a bone infection with weekly blood work to watch my labs. My doctor did not watch my labs and the antibiotics damaged my kidneys and caused neuropathy in my hands and feet. I cannot drive, cook, do simple household chores or work at this time. I was an active person until now. Had six doctors taking care of me snd none have any advise on dealing with this so I have chose to try a neuropathy clinic on my own. My insurance will not cover the treatments but know I have to try something. Does anyone have any advice?
Hello @lolamaek20, Welcome to Connect. I'm sorry to hear the string antibiotics for your bone infection made things worse for your neuropathy and damaged your kidneys. Are you able to seek help at a major teaching hospital or major health facility like the Mayo Clinic?
Hello @lolamaek20, Welcome to Connect. I'm sorry to hear the string antibiotics for your bone infection made things worse for your neuropathy and damaged your kidneys. Are you able to seek help at a major teaching hospital or major health facility like the Mayo Clinic?
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Good evening dear one. I am so glad my introduction of Jay, my life partner, struck a positive chord. Jay is from Minnesota, an artist, a therapist, a generous human. I met him on E-harmony. Every once in a while, you are given a minute to see a brief summary of someone who may live outside your boundaries (I lived on a mountain in CA.) If you say o.k., you have a minute to see a profile and then you must decide. I said....oh what the heck, let's see what we have in common.
As it turned out we had a lot in common and some cultural differences. He had lived in two states and was 5 years younger. He loved nature, dogs, art, and children. I had lived in 9 states including Hawaii and traveled on business for years. I loved art. dogs, children, golf, and mountains.
We have been together for 8 years now and have enjoyed most of it including the COVID year. We really got to know each other then and have built a trusting relationship turning 7 acres on the Mississippi into a park along with some great neighbors. We also started a "Count on me Club" with the neighbors....always available to help and share.
I wouldn't change a thing....including the cold winter, conservative culture, and hunting activities. We are just great buddies. Give it some thought.
G'night.
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4 ReactionsHmmmm. I'm thinking....again, boils down to trust, doesn't it. thanks for sharing my friend. Bless you and Jay. elizabeth
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1 Reaction@ess77. Do you know much about balance therapy also about Lyrica?
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1 ReactionHello, neighbor. Well, kind of yes to both. I've had balance issues for many years, maybe 15-20 years. I was diagnosed for 12 years with MS but not definitive diagnosis or treatment. I've fallen multiple times, some injuries, often my legs were so weak or I was in such poor condition I couldn't get up, etc. It's not been good. No solutions forthcoming. So, finally, I was completely at my wits end and called Mayo and thus began my journey to finding answers and healing.
I found the most and best help from warm water therapy. My Mayo neurologist sent me to PT for the only exercise he allows, other than simple stretches and walking.....carefully, with walker. I normally go to the PT that has a therapy pool, heated to 94 degrees. I exercise in the warm water for an hour or so, depending on my stamina. That means walking, front/back/sideways, marching, stretching, and many other exercises as taught me by the PT. I don't need a PT anymore, but do the work regularly. It's the most wonderful feeling. No pain, NONE. Strengthening without stress or any discomfort at all. Just be sure not to overdo as you can make it tough for a few days. Gentle, relaxing, stress relieving and the best for overall conditioning. That includes balance improvement.
I also use a walker. I fought it for several years, and fell and almost fell many times. stubborn, but after leaving hospital and in rehab for a couple weeks, I couldn't go home w/o a walker. So, I got one and now I love it. I am secure, safe, stand taller, walk with more confidence. I still have some wobbles, but no falls.
I take requip at night. It's a dopamine enhancer drug that is similar to what is used for folks w/parkinson's for balance and other issues. I was prescribed requip for restless leg syndrome. I have severe RLS, keeps me awake at night and is very uncomfortable and sometimes painful. Interestingly, the requip helps my balance issues. My legs function better, don't feel like trunks, can lift my feet more easily, don't sluff as much, generally improves movement. I may have some parkinson's symptoms, don't know for sure but don't care at this point since I take this and it helps so much in so many ways. Balance has changed on requip, too. I'm generally not so wobbly. Do still lose my balance, but not so often or as badly. Unless tired or not enough sleep......
Yes, I took Lyrica for balance and other issues. It helped me a lot, but my doctor and I weaned me off it and several other drugs as I was on too many I thought and thought my brain needed a rest from the drugs. I'm off pain meds. Just take XS Tylenot if needed, Robaxin for muscle relaxation, and Cymbalta....a wonderful drug for fibromyalgia. It helps me more than anything with the fibro pain, etc. Lyrica is a good drug for me. If it helps, stay on it. I was on too much and now use MMJ tincture at night for anxiety/pain/sleep. It's wonderful.
I do think the balance issues requires careful conditioning, with exercise that's right for you, walking with cane or walker, and pool therapy for strengthening and overall balance/exercise. A good combination that will help.
Balance is tricky. Don't know if you have a diagnosis. Mine is caused by several issues combined and helped as I've mentioned. Hope this helps some.
Blessings and sleep well. elizabeth
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2 Reactions@ess77 Thanks for the info. Need to read it for the 3rd time. Lots of good info. Guess I am not so bad off yet. You have a great attitude and that helps me too. Just took the first lyrica cap this morning. Dizzy and sleepy. Sitting here doing some research, closed my eyes for a minute opened them and saw a huge spider on my knee, blinked and it disappeared ! Ready to quit all these pills. Anyhow, hope you staying well. I guess coping is a better word. Going to follow up on the balance info you gave me. Also, where do you live? Sounded like Floridian to me. Keep up the fight, we're here for a good time not a long time! So the good old country song says.
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1 ReactionThose country songs are right to the point and the heart!
I live in Jacksonville, a bit north of you I think. You mentioned your friend you visited is in Tampa? Love that place, although I haven't been there for years, so I know it's a lot better now.
Lyrica will take a few days or longer for your body to adjust. I suggest giving it time, see if things improve in a day or so. If not. call the doctor or pharmacist for advice. But, the spider did disappear with a blink! I'd call that a good thing!
Sorry I included so much info in my post. Be sure to share your symptoms with your doctor. It's really important to be open and clear when your talking with him, or he may not be able to help. It all does depend on the reason behind the balance issues. You haven't mentioned what's causing the balance problems, or how serious they are. All that plays into your treatment, etc.
Enjoy your cane....maybe you can refresh it during this down time for you????
Let me know how you're doing.
Blessings, elizabeth
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Hello! I have had neuropathy in my feet for years controlled by lyrica. I was put on dosages of string antibiotics in February fir a bone infection with weekly blood work to watch my labs. My doctor did not watch my labs and the antibiotics damaged my kidneys and caused neuropathy in my hands and feet. I cannot drive, cook, do simple household chores or work at this time. I was an active person until now. Had six doctors taking care of me snd none have any advise on dealing with this so I have chose to try a neuropathy clinic on my own. My insurance will not cover the treatments but know I have to try something. Does anyone have any advice?
Hello @lolamaek20, Welcome to Connect. I'm sorry to hear the string antibiotics for your bone infection made things worse for your neuropathy and damaged your kidneys. Are you able to seek help at a major teaching hospital or major health facility like the Mayo Clinic?
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Please, could you advice a safe website for learn about Lyrica?
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