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I can relate to your situation but I'm pretty sure my neuropathy is caused by nerve damage in several locations from my neck to lower back. My toes on both feet are numb most of the time and if not I get a tingling response and the Dr's just say it's nerve damage but don't offer any treatment. I've had 3 neck surgeries and 2 back surgeries over the last 20 or so years so arthritis has set in just to add more pain. Now I have severe pain going down both legs and the diagnosis is severe spinal stenosis. I had an outpatient procedure done that actually gave me relief for almost 6 months but the pain is now back and worse than it ever has been. I'm so discouraged and depressed because it is affecting every single aspect of my life. I'm 64 and can barely walk so I know what you're going through. I'm searching for answers every where I can because I cannot live like this. I also enjoy my cocktails in the evening and I know that does not help inflammation but it relaxes me and takes my mind off my issues if only for a brief time. I hope you find something that helps you...I will keep you in my thoughts and send positive healing vibes your way!
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"Thanks for this!" says: | oldbat (03-02-2021) |
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Hi Mary Fitzpatrick
Welcome to the community ![]() I hope that you will get at lot of support here. You can use the Search option here (https://www.neurotalk.org/search.php). That will let you find topics and threads which may help you. Best wishes.
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Welcome, Mary Fitzpatrick--and SailinJane too.
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Repeal the law of gravity! MS diagnosed 1980. Type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, osteopenia. Avonex 2002-2005. Copaxone 6/4/07-5/15/10. Currently: Glatopa (generic Copaxone), 40mg 3 times/week, 12/16/20 - 3/16/24 |
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Well its been 6 months since I discontinued alcohol and the numbness in the feet and hands has improved. Hooray! However a few symptoms did not improve, such as the slower movement of the fingers in my right hand. Went back to the neurologist last week and he had me walk down the hall and observed that my right arm wasn't swinging the same amount as the left. He also noted that my handwriting was small and the letters were cramped. He diagnosed me with probable Parkinsons and put me on carbidopa/levodopa (25/100 twice daily).
The good news is that the alcohol induced PN did improve and is now much less noticeable. Wish there was something I could do about the Parkinsons. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Atticus (03-02-2021) |
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Great to hear that your PN symptoms have decreased. In terms of your (tentative?) Parkinson's diagnosis, have a look at the threads written by Parkinson's here-now for simple self help measures. I'm sure he would answer any of your questions too. Take care Atty. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | oldbat (03-02-2021) |
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https://www.neurotalk.org/parkinson-s-disease/ Here is our PD forum link .
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"Thanks for this!" says: | oldbat (03-02-2021) |
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Hey thanks Atty and Jomar. Yeah that diagnosis was a real kick in the teeth. I was hoping that the issues with my arm and fingers were somehow related to the alcohol PN and would eventually clear. The good news is that the symptoms are mild at this time. In fact, the side effects from the medication seem to be worse than the symptoms. Tempted to wean myself off of it.
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Talk to your PD dr about meds & sid effects... maybe adjust, put the meds on hold for awhile or look into alternatives..
You can search the PD forum for side effects, or the med name and it should bring up past posts with info.. Posting a new thread there might bring some members back to talk with..
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