[flyfishobie]

It is so nice to find a site like this. I am 65 and have sensory peripheral neuropathy of unknown origin. It began 10 years ago in my left big toe and over the years has progressed above my ankles. There appears to be no motor impairment, but lately have begun to experience numbness in my finger tips. I am a psychologist and had to retire from my practice a few years ago because of the level of discomfort I experienced from sitting for long periods. I take gabapentin and it does provide some relief from the tingling. I have no stabbing pain. However, there is muscle tissue wasting in my feet.

I have lost the sense of feeling in my feet,but am able to walk because of pressure feedback. I have always stay in excellent shape through weight training and aerobics. I can no longer run, but do hard training on a recumbent bike. I do weight exercises to strengthen my calves and ankles and it has really helped. Maybe that has prevented or postponed motor nerve involvement. I wanted to also share with the group that I do balance training with the Wii Fit games and I definitely believe that it helps build new neuropathways for improved balance. The games are also fun with simulated ski jumps and slalom runs as well as other balance games.
I also use a balance board to strengthen those pathways.

Has anyone else out there developed a similar type of neuropathy that started in their late 50s and is primarily sensory. Thanks for listening

[ewizabeth]

Welcome to NeuroTalk!

I don't have that problem but my brother in law does. His started at about your age too. He also has rheumatoid arthritis but I don't know how or if the two are connected.

He keeps exercising (like you) and stays pretty active despite what he deals with as far as symptoms go.

There's a forum here for peripheral neuropathy:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum20.html

Check it out, there's lots of information there and lots of nice folks on the forum as well. Take care.

[mrsD]

Welcome to NeuroTalk.

We have another new member on the Peripheral Neuropathy board who believes that Paxil is responsible for their
PN as well.

Please come and post there as Ewizabeth has offered.

See you there!

[(Broken Wings)]

Welcome to NT

I'm so sorry you have PN to deal with.

I know you're a strong person and will do everything you can to fight it.

There's lot of caring people to share your symptoms with. I know you can find some tibits to help you.

See ya around.

[azoyizes]

Hello, and welcome to NT! This is such a nice place with many helpful, friendly, and caring people.

We're so glad you found us!