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Neuropathy and depression and anxiety

Neuropathy | Last Active: Oct 28, 2021 | Replies (74)
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@abhall

I am married, 78 years old and have suffered from peripheral neuropathy for 26 years in my feet and somewhat in my hands in past several years. I am otherwise healthy and upon awakening each morning I regularly take my blood pressure & glucose. BP averages 140-145 over 78 with 'occasional' spikes to over 160, My glucose is usually ranges between 94 to 135 with similar (though unrelated) spikes above 150.
For the past several months I've been upset and anxious about a limited-time-period change our the circumstance of our (my with and me) lives) ... during which the neuropathy in my feet has become increasingly painful (to almost intolerable this past week)..

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Oct 28, 2021

Hi @abhall, Welcome to Connect. I'm also 78 and have been dealing with peripheral neuropathy for over 26 years. I only have numbness and no pain but there is a link between stress and PN. Here's some more information with a link to a study - Stress and Peripheral Neuropathy: https://www.foundationforpn.org/stress-and-pn/ The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy site also has some helpful information on how manage and cope with neuropathy here: https://www.foundationforpn.org/living-well/lifestyle/managing-peripheral-neuropathy/

The following article might also provide some helpful suggestions:
-- Coping With Neuropathy Pain, Anxiety, & Depression: https://neuropathyjournal.org/coping-with-neuropathy-1-0-pain-anxiety-and-depression/

Have you heard about or tried mindfulness or meditation to help with the stress?

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