Dangit I know better......I can see one of our bedrooms from where I sit in the living room. Got so, so tired of looking at that dirty floor. So what did I do yesterday morning ? I swept and mopped it. Does it look great ? Hell yes it does. Can I walk today ? Absolutely NOT !

My son, who is 33 and usually very helpful, sat in the living room while I did it piddling with his phone.

Anyway....just needed to get that out. Thanks for listening. NO one, and I mean NO one knows what we go through daily.

Debi from Georgia (light rain today)

Yep, there is just so much we can look at over and over before we have to take action and then pay the price for doing what we know will make us feel even worse.

Glad you have a clean floor (for the moment).

Every day I get so annoyed at the condition of my house and the lack of "housekeeping" but I keep hoping there will be some moments that I can tackle one minor item at some point in time.

Even if I had the funds for having someone come in to clean (at least just once, not on a regular basis), I would be too embarrassed right now for anyone to see my mess.

Hopeless

Ouch, Debi.

I feel your pain on that one !

Hi Debi, I know what you mean...I think we have all done that from time to time. My stupid moves usually involve gardening. As much as I love it, it really takes a toll. Well, at least your son is helpful most of the time. Feel better.
Diandra

Yep I sure understand paying the piper for activities. I plan ahead. This past week I had to mulch a side yard, so... there I was covered in mulch sitting on my butt, I think my neighbors think I am nuts!. Standing to do it is impossible. I find that my hind end comes in handy. Even with floors, I sit on my butt and wash by hand. I guess we find ways to do what must be done. Have a good night Debi. ginnie

I vacuum and mop from my wheelchair. I used to pay someone to clean but I had to do it again after they left (I have white floors that need to be mopped a certain way). In the end I decided to terminate their services and I just do it myself. I just do a room a day. I find my lounge the hardest room because it's the largest and I have to move the lounge chairs by pushing them out of the way with my electric wheelchair....it's good for some things

Wrong move everyone.....I was standing up and switching out feet.

So stupid of me but the floor is clean

I think the suggestion of sitting on my butt would work......but who would help me get up ?.....lol

Had a horrible day yesterday because I went to dollar general on Friday......I made it to the car but was in tears.....had to take pain med and Xanax when I got home and cried most of the afternoon. My sweet daughter in law came in after I got home to see if I needed her to do anything......she has no patience with me when I do something stupid like go to the store.....lol....she's an RN and keeps me in my place. But you know ...... sometimes I just want to GO and do it myself. I live in an extremely small down and the dollar general was only like 2 blocks away.

Oh well......we all find ways to work out the cleaning. Keep the suggestions coming. I do well if I pace myself and just do 1 thing a day. Just had to adjust to that when 6 months ago I was pretty much fine...just coming off chemo and so excited to get my life back.....the good Lord does have different plans for all of us. He gave me lots of patience to deal with this neuropathy and my mom.

Thanks everyone Have a great and hopefully pain free day

Debi

Hi on this nice sunday. I do have help and a way to get up off the floor, or from in the garden. It works! My son is an OPT, and told me how to do it. I carry a small STABLE foot stool. My arms are strong enough, to push up on it, and I have no issue with getting back on my feet. I find that my back side is an important part of me being able to do some of the chores I need to do. If you go to an OPT, they can help you figure out a way. Can you walk a bit? Keep in touch. ginnie

You know....I think a foot stool is a great idea. I actually have a very light weight step stool for the kitchen that I can use. My arms are good ... I just drop and knock over lots of stuff everyday Cutting food up isn't a good idea, causes my hands to ache and cramp up. I can walk but that's what kicks in the nerves on my feet. I do walk everyday.....walk the dog around the yard. Around the house. As long as I take LONG breaks in the recliner or at the dining room where my feet won't touch the floor I do good. My feet touching anything sets them off.

I'm not a gardener but do love to be in the yard. We have lots of bushes and trees and on really good days I go out and clip here and there

Someone in my family asked me (I cannot remember who) that if the nerves in my feet are dead.....and they are per my biopsy....like 0.....then why do my feet hurt so bad.....not real sure how to answer them......isn't it a disconnect between my feet and my brain ?

Oh well.......thanks and talk to you soon.

Debi

Hi Debi,

Yep, explaining "nerve" pain is very difficult. How does one explain numbness and pain simultaneously when they seem to be contradictory to each other. It is frustrating to even attempt an explanation to anyone that has not personally experienced it.

The good thing is the people here on NT DO understand. We know how you can have nerves that do not work (properly) yet send painful signals. I have NO feeling in my leg except PAIN.