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@tessie63

I am so sorry you feel so unwell with the neuropathy. I know this illness can make one feel so discouraged and helpless about every thing in life. I know, because I feel the same as you many times. I have neuropathy in both my hands and feet and while I am lucky not to have the pain the numbness and tingling in them is so disturbing. My feet are both dropped and with the neuropathy in them I am unable to stand or walk by myself now. I became a handicapped person overnight due to chemo.
I lost my independence and selling my car was a sad day for me. Three years later I am still dealing with the after effects of this illness. I have come to the conclusion that
nothing can cure this thing and the best we can do is to take it one day at a time and be grateful for family and friends who love and understand us. I am seventy five years old this month and nerves can take a long time to heal so time is not on my side. So just know, there are a lot of us out here who feel just like you do. In writing this, I hope it makes you you realize you are definitely not alone with all your feelings and difficulties with life.
Hang in there and write a note in this forum when you are feeling down. So many others will share their stories with you to make you feel better. Hugs
Tessie63

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Hi @tessie63 that was a very sweet response. Thank you.

I’m sorry to hear about your issues with numbness and tingling. It must have been so hard to have to stop driving. I’m lucky I’m still mobile and driving. Numbness can be so frustrating. Just trying to turn a page in a book is so frustrating when you can’t feel the pages. Or you have an itch but can’t feel the scratching so no satisfaction.

Glad you have family and friends for support. Wishing you better days with all of this.

Your words are so encouraging. Thank you for responding and sharing your story. It is so nice to know that others are dealing with neuropathy and share their experiences.