[Fordace]

Hi,
I joined this website mainly because of neuropathy & constant inflammation from Chronic Lyme Disease (almost 7 years now). I am 49 now and this disease just keeps getting worse and worse over time. I like to browse other great websites to get any help I can. I really am looking for the most comfortable socks for my feet and any advice on how to keep the inflammation down in my feet & hands (it feels like I am walking on gel inserts all the time) I am afraid I will lose my big toes or worse one day if I cannot control this inflammation......Thank you all very much for a welcome......Rich

[tamiloo]

Hey Rich...welcome to Neuro Talk!! Sorry you are having such a hard time. We do have a Lyme Disease forum and many other places to cruise around that might be helpful. I have posted the link to the above mentioned forum. You take care my friend!

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum91.html

[Darlene]

Rich,

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. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Looks like tamiloo Has given you a great place to get started. Please keep us up to date on your situation. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Fordace]

Thank you........Rich

[Bears Fan]

Originally Posted by Fordace

Hi,
I joined this website mainly because of neuropathy & constant inflammation from Chronic Lyme Disease (almost 7 years now). I am 49 now and this disease just keeps getting worse and worse over time. I like to browse other great websites to get any help I can. I really am looking for the most comfortable socks for my feet and any advice on how to keep the inflammation down in my feet & hands (it feels like I am walking on gel inserts all the time) I am afraid I will lose my big toes or worse one day if I cannot control this inflammation......Thank you all very much for a welcome......Rich

Nice to meet you. My name is Sharon. Is the neuropathy from Diabetes? My husband takes Gabapentin for his diabetic neuropathy and that seems to help. I dont know what to tell you about the Limes Disease. I thought I had it bad. When I got diagnosed it was 2 days after Christmas in the year I had it. At first the doctor thought it was mononeucleosis. I didn'y show any of the outward warning signs (i.e.the tell tale rash). I thought I had the flu. By the time I was diagnosed, it was about the the time the doctor wanted to put me in the hospital. But I treated it from home. It took about sven months before I stopped throwing up because the antibiotics were so strong. I can't begin to imagine what it feels like having to deal with it for 7 years.
Have you ever tried wearing diabetic socks? My husband was diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy, they worked really well for him along with the GABAPENTIN.
I hope the gabapentin helps if it is appropriate for you. Please write back. I have a post here myself under Bears Fan.