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Originally Posted by Idiopathic PN
Its really good and very inspiring too, to hear that this dreadful PN can improve.
Aside from the regular exercise, are you taking any medicines or supplements?
I am interested to know, if you dont mind, about your stiff fingers in the morning - because my fingers are stiff in the morning and my right pinky finger has been swollen for years. It was diagnosed osteoarthritis. I have this condition long before my neurological symptoms. Is your stiffness been directly a sign of the PN?
Will appreciate your reply.
Thank you.
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For myself, morning stiffness in my knee is due to arthritis and passes quickly. The PN stiffness is more disturbing and becomes much more pronounced as the day goes on. This primarily involves my feet, ankles, and lower legs, but sometimes my forearms as well.
As for exercise, I find walking as much as possible helps improve my mood and maintain strength. Simple yoga definitely helps preserve range of motion, but I am not as diligent with it as I should be. the stiffness is worse on days that I walk a lot, but I think the benefits are worth the trade-off.