[dazle]

Hi people, I am a newbie being only diagnosed with neuropathy 3 weeks ago after a period of 10 months of being unstable on my feet, balance etc. I seem to be getting worse every day and don't know where to turn. My neurologist gave me muscle relaxant pills and I ended up collapsing with no strength in my legs. Had to call the ambulance and went to hospital for 2 days. I don't know whether to exercise and if so what. Prior to my collapse I had been exercising at a mini gym doing strengthening exercises particularly for my legs pushin weights and hamstring exercises. I would fall out of the car wehn I got home finding it hard to walk. I had been active up until 10 months ago dancing etc. I just cannot believe what is happening to me, The neurologist said my neuropathy was a weakening in the nerve endings to my legs.
The consencus seems to be to exercise strongly but I aw wary. Has anyone tried acupuncture?

[alt1268]

DAzle, welcome to Neurotalk, here you will find lots of friends. We help each other by what we have been through, going through, or will go through. I listed the link below for the neuropathy group. I am sure you will find this group to be helpful.
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fo...aysprune=&f=20

Best of luck and again welcome!

Originally Posted by dazle

Hi people, I am a newbie being only diagnosed with neuropathy 3 weeks ago after a period of 10 months of being unstable on my feet, balance etc. I seem to be getting worse every day and don't know where to turn. My neurologist gave me muscle relaxant pills and I ended up collapsing with no strength in my legs. Had to call the ambulance and went to hospital for 2 days. I don't know whether to exercise and if so what. Prior to my collapse I had been exercising at a mini gym doing strengthening exercises particularly for my legs pushin weights and hamstring exercises. I would fall out of the car wehn I got home finding it hard to walk. I had been active up until 10 months ago dancing etc. I just cannot believe what is happening to me, The neurologist said my neuropathy was a weakening in the nerve endings to my legs.
The consencus seems to be to exercise strongly but I aw wary. Has anyone tried acupuncture?

[dazle]

Thank you for your nice welcome and also the link.
Kind regards

[Darlene]

dazle,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Please keep us up to date on your situation. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[dazle]

I seem to be getting worse after stopping my high impact exercises 3 1/2 weeks ago. I feel I am getting weaker and weaker and I am scared and don't know what to do.
Should I start exercising and if so what do you suggest?
I am going to see my GP soon and intend to ask for anti depressants as I seem to be shivering and shaking all over. Any suggestions would be appreciated