Hello to all. I Sincerely appreciated all your input whether I view it as positive or negative for my situation. I now have "complicated grief" from my husband's death 6 months ago and am now dealing with my sister having terminal cancer of the cerebellum and brain stem.
I know stress makes my neuropathy worse, but I am seeking help to deal with it. I am not a ticking time bomb, and I have a couple of friends keeping an eye on me.
I am now being weaned off my effexor and adding elavil at night by my neuro. I am off my simvastatin, leflunomide, xanax, tramadol, ambien and red yeast rice. I have added a very slow workout on the treadmil, and trying to eat healthier and take all suggested supplements.
My stressors are going to be a roadbump in my progress for awhile, but I am working on those also. I have hope that as long as I can keep my RA in remission all my work to help my sfn will help to make my sfn pain better or at least more manageable so I can eventually get off disability (thru their "Ticket to Work" program) and work full time again. That is my hope and my prayer. I am going to work really hard to make this happen eventually, as I know I must be very patient.