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Cervical myelopathy mistaken for neuropathy
Neuropathy | Last Active: Apr 30, 2023 | Replies (21)Comment receiving replies
Almost 80 years old: Was diagnosed with Lyme disease 20 years ago (after seeing a bazillion Drs)...and treated with antibiotics off and on for a few years and when I felt relapses. More recently have developed arthritis and pain in most bones including some cervical degeneration. My pain patterns are similar to yours and in early episodes was diagnosed with small fiber neuropathy. Also episodes of instability where I lose equilibrium and sort of keel over. Also bowels not moving regularly without help.
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I am on what seems like a ton of prescription medications for not only neuropathy pain but also for blood pressure, thyroid, and cholesterol and I am sure that one or more is the reason for constipation or irregularity. It is so discouraging to have that issue in addition to everything else. But what has worked for me is eating grapes and making sure to drink enough liquid. I choose the seedless red or black grapes over the green ones for their antioxidant properties. This also worked to help me to "get things moving" after surgery.