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Axonal peripheral neuropathy: Finally, a diagnosis!

Neuropathy | Last Active: Nov 3, 2023 | Replies (115)

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When I close my eyes, I lose all sense of balance. I need 3 point contact when washing my face at the sink or sudsing my hair in the shower. I can't look up at the stars without leaning against a stabile fence, post or companion. I don't know if I've lost a sock or shoe until I visually see it's not on my foot. I don't believe I can ever work in my darkroom again. Recently, while roaming the internet for information on Anti MAG Antibodies, I found there's a name for this lack of sensation. Sensory Ataxia. It is one of the symptoms of this disease. My neurologists never put or gave me the name for what I am experiencing. The first neurologist explained that if the book of neurology were a foot thick, what is currently known is about maybe 1/2" thick. I can't get a straight answer from them about how this disease will progress, so I can prepare for end of life issues. I guess they're trying to give me hope but, I still want to know.
I've read about the excruciating pain that comes with neuropathy but, I was told this is not part of my disease; one thing in my favor that I can be grateful for. However, I came across an article about neuropathy pain, specifically diabetic neuropathy. It may help other types of neuropathy but, it needs more study. Check this out:
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-02-spinal-cord-diabetic-neuropathy.html
I love that your doctor's are allowing you to keep riding your beautiful bike. The disability license plate is a hoot. Stay safe and good luck.

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Replies to "When I close my eyes, I lose all sense of balance. I need 3 point contact..."

Wow! I guess I shouldn't be amazed but I am. I am just like that- everything is visual because I can't tell otherwise and I'll fall down. I use my elbow on the wall of the shower and it's like a magic trick! Take my elbow off the wall, fall down. Keep my elbow touching the wall, everything is fine.

They're not telling you the endgame because they don't know. Nerves rupture and communication is lost and you lose control of the part they talked to you about. That could be a leg, or both. That could be organs. That could be your diaphragm and you can't breathe (that's common)... they don't have a way to know how or when.

Don't read this like doomsday prophecies... it could be a LONG time or a short time - just like anybody else... life is fragile and fleeting.

@artistwagoodi - There is a discussion on Ataxia that might be helpful for connecting with other members.

--- Ataxia: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ataxia-1/

Your first 3 sentences describing your condition are the same as mine, but I also have numbness in my hands.