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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.

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NJ Ed | @njed | 52 minutes ago
In reply to @alice90 "Hi Everyone! My name is Alice. For some reason my feet and leg pains relax and..." + (show)
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Hi Everyone! My name is Alice. For some reason my feet and leg pains relax and go away when I rub them with Solanpas cream. Don’t know why but it really helps me so I can at least get to sleep. My biggest problem is balance—I stagger around and spend so much time working to stay upright that I have no stamina left to walk my dog (my favorite exercise). I’m 91 and feel good otherwise, and am blessed to be still relatively active. Is balance a problem for everyone with Neuropathy?

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@alice90 Hi Alice - balance is not an issue for everyone with peripheral neuropathy. Some have pain only, good balance and in my case, I have no pain, numbness only, but my balance is not so good. I am in my mid 70's and often walk with a cane. At times, I've been to physical therapy for balance exercises which do help. Keeping your balance is a challenge and yes tiring. I wish you the best and do keep moving with safety in mind the best you can. Ed

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