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@ray666

Good morning, Debbie (@dbeshears1)
Thank you for your message! And thank you for reminding me of Gabapentin. I've heard of it, but know nothing about it. Nor has my neurologist mentioned it. He and I talk openly about my PN, so I wouldn't be shy about asking about Gabapentin.
I've not done any positive mind exercises as a deliberate practice, but I see myself as a naturally positive person anyway. That's why this neuropathy has put me somewhat off-balance (bad pun!). As a naturally positive person who, when challenged, immediately thinks: What can I do? my neuropathy has got me puzzled, having to learn as much as I can about my ailment before I can reasonably expect to answer the question: What can I do?
I do my own PT here at home. I've attended many PT workshops over the years and my home is now filled with PT handouts and all sorts of PT "props." I find it easier to do PT these days here at home. For several months now I have been following an online PT program, Better Balance for Life. I attribute what improvement I've made to that program.
Thank you again for your message. Let's both stay positive!
Cheers!
Ray (@ray666)

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Gabapentin has been a very effective medication until just recently. I still take 3200mg daily because, without it, I would be in terrible pain. But my pain had increased substantially in the last few months. Some folks report bad side effects but I've never had them so I'll keep taking it unless my doc says stop.