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Originally Posted by Coriny
I have had sock and glove neuropathy of unknown origin since Dec of 2014. The symptoms began in mid Sept. I, too, have been tested and tested, including nerve and muscle biopsies. I take gabapentin (2400 to 3600 mg) per day and 60 mg of cymbalta. Gabapentin alone did not help me. Coupled with the cymbalta...it really helped. Everyone is different with meds. The acute phase of my neuropathy was very painful. I had an episode of pain approx 3 times a week until this week. I am doing beginner yoga and I feel so much better. I may be on the road to recovery. Good Luck and God Speed!!
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Hi,
It is so nice to meet you. Sounds like you are pretty new to all this too. Glad to hear that you are starting to feel some better!! I am wanting to get involved in yoga as well. Prior to the madness in my body, I was very physically fit. I am a wildlife biologist so in the summer I am hiking rough terrain for five hours per day. No problem, slight back pain some days but overall I feel the most healthy in the summers. Lately, the neuropathy has had me DOWN. I have to have my mother help me get groceries or I will not make it out of the store. I don't drive long distances because my arms tire or my hands go numb. I was once a independent 26 year old starting a career. I have been confined to my home doing computer work for the past two months due to this illness. Such a lifestyle change!!! I am now getting depressed knowing that my body is not going to allow me to do the job I love. No way, no how at this point. And yes, I am very stubborn when it comes to taking medication. The 200 mg of Lyrica I am taking now impacts my mood, intellect, and overall self. At 300 mg per day I was zombie like and couldn't focus to save my life. I just don't know how to juggle the good and bad of medication. I am going to try to start some yoga this week and see how my body responds though. I guess I have been scared to exert my muscles lately due to the feedback my body gives me at night after a long day:cramps, more numbness, back and neck pain. It just isn't worth the fatigue and pain, but I think incorporating some low impact exercise is going to at least work wonders for my mind! Thanks for sharing your experience with me. I look forward to hearing back from you.
Emily