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Anyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Jun 12 10:31am | Replies (2973)

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@jimhd

I promised to report my progress. It's been 4 weeks since the spinal cord stimulator was implanted. The benefit of the Burst DR stimulator isn't really felt until the surgical inflammation and scar tissue have started healing. This past Saturday was the first time I could say definitively that I felt real relief from the peripheral neuropathy pain in my feet. I'm not all the way there yet, but I think I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. The company rep did some fine tuning today, and I can call him anytime I think the controller needs some adjustment. At this point, I can work all day in the yard and gardens and pasture, and my feet won't hurt much. 4 weeks ago, my pain might have been a 7 or 8, but now I can say that it's only been to a 3 or 4. Pretty exciting!

Jim

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jul 12, 2017

Hi Jim, that is really good news and I would be excited too! Hoping it keeps getting better and better.

John

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Jim, Volunteer Mentor | @jimhd | Jul 13, 2017

@johnbishop

I worked for 5 or 6 hours in the yard today, with only minimal pain. Because of 4 surgeries this spring and summer, I couldn't get out and pull weeds or mow. I was finally able to mow the lawns, thanks to my riding mower, but weeds took over the garden and landscaping. They were 2 feet high when I was able to bend over and have some range of motion, and a little each day, I made my way around to the garden (just finished that yesterday) , the flower beds and all the miscellaneous places weeds like to grow. The one place I hadn't attacked was the orchard, and today I did about 80% of it. Some weeds can just be pulled up, but others required a shovel.

I think the therapist will see some improvement in my depression when I see him tomorrow. Yard work is always therapeutic for me. Sunshine also improves mood.