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Neuropathy after TKR: I'm 68 and fearful of future

Neuropathy | Last Active: Oct 22, 2023 | Replies (112)

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@drorvick

Hi everyone! I just joined. My first post disappeared before I was ready to post. I will rewrite it. I have the nerve disease CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome type 2). This immediately started from misplaced steroid injection March 2007. The year before I had just recovered from Chronic Pain from a horseback riding accident. I have tried about everything for help. Two Spinal Cord Stimulators. The trials worked well, but permanent ones failed. Neurosurgeon will not remove the battery that is compressing nerves on my spine where I fractured back at T-11 and T-12 in riding accident. He wants to put a new SCS in. This makes no sense. Research shows SCS are not for CRPS and many other types of Neuropathy. They may work for hours or years. What does all of the electrical stimulation do to your nerves? Destroy or cause more injury? Now I am using Positivity, Mindfulness, Retraining the Brain in connection to nerves, Physical Therapy including water therapy help. Also Bio-feedback and guided imagery to help with sleep. Sometimes self-hypnosis helps with relaxation techniques. There are several positivity groups for Neuropathy. Avoid groups full of negativity. They may cause more stress than any of us need. Staying in the present moment opens an entire new world. This is difficult for me to get there for a few seconds. I have seen a different world with this. CRPS is now causing trouble with heartbeat and blood pressure. Cardio doctor had nerve heard of this disease. I have read it is now the most painful disease known to man. A 42 out of 50 on the McGuill pain scale. I hope to get to know everyone
. Hoping everyone's day goes well. Your friend, Doreem

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Greetings to you @drorvick. What a strong and aggressive (in a good way) patient you are. I applaud you for reaching out to learn and practice non-traditional methods like Mindfulness. It is my chosen way of coping with the pain and discomfort of SFN (small fiber neuropathy). My only medication for pain is medical cannabis. In addition, I use Duloxetin to keep the lid on my anxiety. I will keep this welcome short and just simply say.......positivity creates possibilities. You will find the best direction for you and we on Connect will do everything we can to help you along the way.

May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris