I have missed all of you very much, I just want to cry when I see how so many are going through so much right now. My neuropathy is so awful right now I barely know what to do! The reason I have been gone from the Forum is that my 23 year old daughter was the victim of an attempted murder, in February of this year I received a call from our local police dept. That she had been airlifted to a Trauma Hospital in critical condition, my life since that day has been in turmoil to say the least, my daughter suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury, life has been so hard for all of us since this happened,that's one reason I have not been on the forum, I've been taking care of her and her children. They did catch the people who did this to her and we are now going through a criminal trial. I just need you guys help right now, my neuropathy is raging, I just don't know what to do, I know that stress can cause neuropathy to become worse, but this is ridiculous, I have not seen my Doctors since February, since all of this happened, My diet is terrible and I'm not taking any supplements, I'm so overwhelmed I can't even really remember the advice I got on his forum so I went back and read over all of my questions and posts to you all. I just need to get back on track, but with all that's going on I sometimes feel like giving up. Please bear with me if I ask the same thing over again, I don't take any of you for granted, and try to be mindful of your time. Just need some encouragement. Thanks, Jan

Good thoughts coming your way.

I also am sending positive and healing energy your way.

Yes, stress is a real trigger for chronic pain, and especially for PN for some reason.

Life can sure throw us some curve balls -- that's why we're all here.

Having been through a few crises, one thing that's helped us get back on track is re-establishing some routine (as events allow). Little things can help a lot -- making lists (LOTS of lists! ) and prioritizing, setting up our pill organizers (to keep those supplements coming), beefing up the Bs & Cs (water-soluble stress vitamins) as needed, getting back on schedule.

One of the things we looked forward to as retirement loomed was smashing the alarm clock (we actually did this in an elaborate ceremony), but in reality we found that there can also be quite a bit of comfort in the stability of routine. Animals seem to know this instinctively. Our bodies (and pain) seem to know it too.

Try to find some joy, something that makes you laugh, every day. Make it a priority. It's difficult in times of adversity, but all the more needed and therapeutic.

Best wishes,

Doc

Thank you all so much, MrsD as always you are such a kind informative person with so much patience, Doc, wonderful advice, as of today I am going to start getting back on track. Januarybabe, thank you so much I can use all the encouragement I can get. Blessings to you all.