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Increasingly Difficult to Accept Peripheral Neuropathy

Neuropathy | Last Active: Aug 27, 2023 | Replies (163)
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@jakesgram23

Just need to talk. I have PN as a result of Chemo for Pancreatic Cancer. Lucky ME! I am in the 10%!!!
Truely Grateful! Now after 2 years, I am just Totally bummed out that I cant walk 1 block without having to sit down! I have tried all the drugs my doctors have told me to try with No results. In fact it seems to be getting worse. I have excellent doctors and my son-in-law is a local surgeon so I have an "In" as they say. Admittedly, I am 80 years old. But prior to this I looked and acted years younger. Does Anyone have any suggestions?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Aug 14, 2023

Hi @jakesgram23, Welcome to Connect. I'm glad you popped in to talk. Lot's of us on Connect with neuropathy experience. I'm 80 and can't walk very far myself although. I know it can be a struggle sometimes. Daily exercise using a recumbent exercise bike and row and ride machine that helps me do squats keeps me going. I'm still trying to build some muscle mass that I've lost but it's almost a losing proposition although I keep trying. My best suggestion for you is to learn as much as you can about your condition and what lifestyle improvements may help. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy has a lot of good information that might give you a start.

--- Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy - Living Well: https://www.foundationforpn.org/living-well/
--- Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Webinar: https://youtu.be/eNkDf9ezXFo

Do you have pain with the neuropathy symptoms?

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