[BeaderBubbe]

I am new here - just joined and finding my way around this forum. I found NeuroTalk through a Neuropathy group I belong to on Facebook ...and thought it would be nice to find new friends in the "same boat" as I am. I was diagnosed with PN about a year ago and have been in alot of pain. Not everyday...some days are better than others. Yesterday was the pits; but today I am feeling better. I want to learn more about taking care of myself and alternative ways to cope. The pain started in my feet...tingling, burning and numbness and has progressed up my legs to my knees with pain that now needs a Lidocaine patch along with Gabapentin. I am still working, but near retirement...I am luck that my job entails sitting so I am not on my feet all day. But by 4 pm when I get home, I am exhausted and in pain.

I have alot of grandkids (8) and would love to run around with them but find I am limited in what I can do. Basically I just want to talk to others who understand what I am experiencing and come away with some knowledge that I can cope.....thank you for listening....