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Anyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Oct 28 4:54pm | Replies (3050)

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@darlingtondoll

Well, I have all three types. I have a spinal cord injury at T 7. I am paralyzed from my waist down. I had five years of intensive therapy and can “walk” a short distance in a walker, but after that, I fall a lot. I have a spinal cord stimulator for pain but it only helps a little bit. I use gabapentin 600 mg every six hours and tizanidine for spasms. I have neuropathy 24/7 and when it gets too bad, I put ice packs on my legs and hips to get some relief. My life totally changed when I became paralyzed with a spinal cord stroke. I never gave up and learned to drive our big suv with hand controls. I can take care of myself at home, but I really miss walking around the house. I am confined to my wheelchair because I fall too much.

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Hi @darlingtondoll, I have a friend that is a Vietnam Vet and has a back injury that keeps him from walking much. He has a wheelchair with tracks that lets him go on any terrain. He takes it when he goes hunting or if he and his wife go out for a hike. Not sure what they cost but it has given him some freedom and outdoors enjoyment. Several companies make them now. Here are a couple of examples.
https://www.tracfab.com/
http://www.unitedspinal.org/disability-products-services/action-trackchair