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Increasingly Difficult to Accept Peripheral Neuropathy
Neuropathy | Last Active: Aug 27, 2023 | Replies (163)Comment receiving replies
I too suffered with depression, anxiety, panic attacks because I lost my job due to the Peripheral Neuropathy in my feet but back then I didn’t know, that’s what it was. I managed to dig myself out of that dark hole and kept fighting to get back out in the real world. I am happy to report that I have a full time job and just bought a house last year and am engaged to an amazing man but…my PN has gotten so much worse. I’ve actually had to take yesterday and today off work because I can’t walk. I am on Lyrica, Gabapentin, T1s and vitamins. I do my stretching, wear my custom orthotics and compression socks. I don’t know what else I can do. I’m scared of losing my job because of my PN, I don’t want to end up back in that dark hole again. Any help/suggestions would be appreciated.
Just know you are not alone. Take Care,
Kristin
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Swim. Pool, pond, lake, ocean. Water takes off the weight like being in space. It also has resistance while moving any part of your body. I bike and swim. I love walking but that has become more difficult with my chronic injury. Our pool is not heated, right now in Florida its still warm. In a while it may get colder. I use a wet suit zipper top then, and can stay in for much longer without punky skin or getting cold when you get out. Also massage, and hydro therapy like water tables that massage are awesome. Take it slow and drink water with exercise, rest next day if needed.