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Anyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Dec 8 11:43am | Replies (3052)Comment receiving replies
I too suffer with the problem of walking with neuropathy and mine is 100% from the pain aspect. Taking 900 mg of gabapentin 3 times a day to just dumb down the issue. Anymore than 30 minutes walking or standing and I am in serious pain, like crushed glass in my shoes. Used to jog 25-30 miles a week and have run many half marathons and one completely. Really miss being able to be active.
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@artscaping Hello Chris,
What a wonderful attitude! What you said in your post, " It has been helpful for me to actually grieve for the loss..." is very helpful for neuropathy folks as well as anyone who deals with a new chronic illness. Acknowledging and grieving losses is an important part in moving on. Thank you for that reminder.
Teresa
Thanks for your kind words.....grieving is not an easy emotional process. I wish you good outcomes.
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The losses for previously active folks are huge and can lead to depression. It has been helpful for me to actually grieve for the loss of my ability to join my walking group for the week-long inn to inn walking trips I have so enjoyed. The next step is to find replacements for those loses that are mentally stimulating, entertaining or work as distractions from the pain. It is a challenge to say the least. Good luck to you and I hope you find activities that are joyful.