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Thanks for visiting the LifeWithNeuropathy blog and reading some random thoughts about surviving and thriving with the pain of peripheral neuropathy.
I was initially diagnosed with Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy. Then my neurologist decided -- after much testing -- that I had CIDP (Chronic Inflammatory Demylinating Polyneuropathy). Next I was forced to get a second opinion because my old neuro doc moved away and my new neuro doc wasn't sure I actually had CIDP. Turns out that in his opinion, I didn't.
So much for getting IVIG infusions as I'd been earlier promised. That pathway was shut to me.
Living with neuropathy of any type and from any source is difficult. The pain level is often what I call "off the charts." Not that it always feels completely horrible, but quite frequently it does.
Like anyone with a damaged peripheral nervous system, I have no choice but to deal with the stinging, aching, stabbing, crushing, freezing, burning pains. It's impossible to accurately describe what it feels like to somehow who hasn't experienced neuropathy. It hurts. Bad. And the pain often changes from moment to moment and day to day.
There are several tough topics addressed on this blog and I've got a list of others I'm working on as well. Below please find some thoughts that you might want to check out to better understand what neuropathy is.
Given that I've written 32 articles since I started writing for this Blog just over a year ago I'm giving myself a bit of a break and sharing some links with you. Please feel free to meander through the options. Try a bit of this and a taste of that.
And, as always, thank you for your time, support and encouragement.
Creative Ways to Stay Connected with Your Interests
Seeing Your Walker on the TV Show "Monk"
Putting Tennis Balls on Your Walker
Let's Talk about Speed -- and Slowing Down
Let's Talk about Giving Thanks
Tossing Something vs. Dropping It
Please Read Before Sharing Alleged "Neuropathy Cures"
P.P.S. Thanks to Sue Winston for this awesome picture. Photo by https://unsplash.com/@SueWinston.
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