Living with Neuropathy - Welcome to the group

Posted by Colleen Young, Connect Director @colleenyoung, Jul 14, 2017

Welcome to the Neuropathy group.
This is a welcoming, safe place where you can meet other people who are dealing with neuropathy. Let’s learn from each other and share stories about living well with neuropathy, coping with the challenges and offering tips.

I’m Colleen, and I’m the moderator of this group, and Community Director of Connect. Chances are you’ll to be greeted by volunteer patient Mentor John (@johnbishop) and fellow members when you post to this group. Learn more about Moderators and Mentors on Connect.

We look forward to welcoming you and introducing you to other members. Feel free to browse the topics or start a new one.
Let’s chat. Why not start by introducing yourself? What concerns would you like to talk about?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Neuropathy Support Group.

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | 4 hours ago

In reply to @1952healthyneuro "I am fortunate that I don’t have a lot of pain. I do have some pain..." + (show)

Welcome @1952healthyneuro, Hoping you get lots of good information from your physical therapist next week that's tailored to your specific needs. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy has a lot of great information including these two that I found this morning:
-- Tailored workouts or PT sessions may help:
https://www.foundationforpn.org/lifestyles/exercise-physical-therapy/
-- Brain-Based Balance Exercises:
https://www.foundationforpn.org/brain-based-balance-exercises/
Have you had any injuries to the left ankle?

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | 3 hours ago

In reply to @1952healthyneuro "My neuropathy has recently gotten worse. My walking has become unsteady and I am having problems..." + (show)

There is a discussion from earlier this year on grounding mats that if you want to read through it - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/grounding-well-mats/