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01-11-2018, 03:06 PM | #121 | ||||
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One of these people I wished I had stayed in touch with. I found a recording of us performing for 600 students in 1982 just recently, and wondered how he would be... Quote:
But yes, your progress (in the wrong direction) is the most "typical" I would say. But I have no doubt that Icehouse has PN too, just in a different way. I mean, even things like how tall you are plays a role in getting PN. Or the types of medication you have used in the past, or if you have used antacids a lot (kills B12...), your eating habits, genetics, type of alcohol used... Quote:
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01-13-2018, 09:08 AM | #122 | |||
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Funny of the day:
As I was leaving a friends house last night (he has PN too and 2 new hips) I heard this awful screaming \ wailing coming from the under the coffee table. I look at the ground, then him, and say, "Dude, you're stepping on the cat". He looks at me with a straight face and says, "Damn neuropathy" I thought I was going to vomit I was laughing so hard..... |
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01-13-2018, 10:34 AM | #123 | ||
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Good one Icehouse. I am the opposite. I often feel like I am stepping on something and I am always looking down but there is nothing there. When I wear shoes and socks it feels as if pebbles are in my shoes or my socks are all bunched up. In that regard my feet are oversensitive.
Last night I went out to a club. I have not felt strong enough to try that and previously I always crashed due to the social pressure and the whole environment. I finally thought myself well enough to attempt but to eliminate any temptation I told my friend in advance that I was on meds and drinking would be a very toxic combo. I am here to report that I did amazing well and will be going back next Friday. The goal is to someday tear up the dance floor again. It was a great night but the best part was coming home completely sober and realizing "Yay, I DID IT"! Firsts are the hardest so that was huge. |
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01-13-2018, 11:01 AM | #124 | ||
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I am so very happy! Only you guys could understand what a huge victory that was for me but there is even more to it. Concerts and music venues were my main source of joy and entertainment and I had walked away from that for a long time. Either I was "on the wagon" for the hundredth time or I could not drink socially so I chose to stay home and get drunk by myself. Last night felt like a rebirth of sorts and I felt more like myself than I have in a very long time. I will stay vigilant and if circumstances are not right for next week I will not go but just now I feel very blessed. It wasn't just watching a band, it was like coming home. As I watched everyone drinking I questioned why I couldn't just be normal and drink like normal people but I have always liked being unique and when people called me "eccentric" I thought that a great compliment.... so I will put a happy spin on my alcoholism and will choose to think myself special.
I am so proud of myself! Thanks for letting me share. |
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01-13-2018, 12:33 PM | #125 | |||
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01-13-2018, 05:20 PM | #126 | ||
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That has to be good news. Is the improvement detectable through blood tests, or does there need to be other more specific tests?
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01-13-2018, 05:47 PM | #127 | ||
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I can relate totally. After a spot of decorating yesterday, and while on my way to my friends for tea, I went into a pub along the way, ordered a pint of Blackcurrant, with soda and ice, sat down like a regular, (with people I know), read my paper, bade my farewells, then went along my merry (but sober) way. What a feeling! Totally reinforces the knowledge that I control IT, not the other way round. I know that there will be occasions of temptation, we are all aware that this particular demon is very, very patient. As far as Meds go, I haven't really noticed any difference since starting the Amitryptiline, except for a couple of negative ones. The first has been weight gain. Even though I am trying to eat the right foods, I am eating too much of them. The other thing, slightly more concerning, are these sudden dizzy spells, lasting a matter of seconds. The kind you might get when standing too quickly, from perhaps, a crouched position. I must speak to the Doc soon. Keep it up mate, and remember who's in control here. |
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01-13-2018, 06:15 PM | #128 | |||
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It is great to read that you had a good time at the club .
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01-13-2018, 06:20 PM | #129 | |||
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Coopster, that all sounds totally awesome .
I reckon that those are all tremendous insights - good job !
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01-14-2018, 04:42 AM | #130 | |||
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