Heh, I had the 318iS E30 - which was considered the baby M3 back then. Pretty great car - coming from a beat up 323i (which kills you quicker than you can say "watch out")



Well, I sold my trusty Lancer Evo 9 back in November. I sold it after 15 years for ... exactly the price I bought it for. And to make it completely funny: I sold it to the dealer who sold me the car back in the day.




They are nice, but oddly enough both Audi and BMW have done several steps back in engineering. For the S6, if you want to replace the oil filter for the turbo (tiny part that can get clogged up), you need half the bloody engine out. I was a big fan of the original S4 wagon though, but a bit too rich for my purse. Instead I had a Volvo 850 T5, which was quite fun too.

Sold the play toy? I hope you didn't buy a damn Prius!

Welcome to anything 2000 and above....

While we are dreaming.... 2012 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon

BTW, heart is fine, blood pressure is fine now. I may have to quit cigars as they are messing with my BP.

Worse! A 2012 Toyota Avensis diesel. I think I sold at the top, the Toyota is very boring, but economical, lots of space (wagon), lots of features, and indestructable really. And it looks like new, even inside, which is quite amazing for a 10 year old "taxi". For a 5th of the price of "the toy".



Can't keep a good man down though, so when the markets clear up a bit, who knows.



That's good to hear. Well not for the cigar industry but you know what I mean.

Had to Google that one! Looks like our Camry...but we don't have the diesel option on many cars anymore

5-spd at least?

6 even. But I miss about 250 BHP so I really need them LOL. Manual of course. (although the BMW auto boxes are pretty incredible lately)

I am very frightened. My legs are very bad. When I stand my legs are so weak it feels like they will buckle beneath me. I am under enormous stress always but worse just now so that may be a factor but sure feels like they are progressively worse. I did not expect miracles but at least was hoping to stop the progression.
Last week my pre-diabetic status was upgraded to diabetic. I'm actually not surprised as without drinking I crave carbs and sugar and so indulging since the worse of two evils. I will need go to a nutritionist because I know so little other than to stop or limit the carbs and sugar. Also recent labs show elevated liver and kidney levels. Why would they still be going up without drinking?

K, so other than the basics of eat right, exercise as best I can, quit smoking, and the supplements, anything else you can think of that might help?
I was hoping that the joys of sobriety would bring a new life which included better health, decreased depression and anxiety, maybe even the opportunity to get out, make friends and even a little job, but it's not happening. I am just going downhill. I am struggling to not stay off the pitty pot too long but do allow myself to grieve all my losses, both self induced and the horrific pain brought on by others. Self reflection is important as I ran away with alcohol for far too long but it will take me down if I get to confronting all my demons and facing my reality all at once.

I know I should start doing meetings. I am what we call a dry drunk. I don't know why I am so intimidated, I did them for years and never found more love and acceptance than with all those wonderful people. Part maybe there is no one to force me like previously when my sponsor insisted I do my 90 in 90. I know the other issue is that I have a bit of social anxiety thing going on.

Well any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated. Anything you all did that I am not doing that helped your neuropathy? Another major set back was my physical therapist. I have been going there for weeks for a bad back. I have done PT numerous times for this issue with no improvement so gave up a long while ago. Only recently started up and I gotta say this therapist really knows his stuff. He is remarkable and brought me far when all others failed. We have also been working on balance and strengthing of legs just for overall well being and not specifically neuropathy related but when I asked him what could we do to focus on the neuropathy he said "Nothing". It is impossible to treat. I guess I knew this but he is such a miracle worker I had been hopeful and actually dreaded asking. I was afraid what he might say.

That is how I felt before I put myself in a wheelchair about 12 years ago.

Eat well, get some moderate exercise, keep up the PT and maybe look for a Celebrate Recovery group near you. 12 step with a kick

Hello all, glad to see you are all happy and well.
Well, I have had a few setbacks but I'm back on track. No improvement in my atrophic legs which is my main concern. Walking is difficult and most I can manage is a mile and I am always worried about falling. I wonder if one of those little contraptions like a Cubbi would be a good idea. I have a very high tolerance to pain so I can deal with those issues and I refuse medication as the constant reminder of my neuropathy keeps me sober but maybe in time when a relapse is less likely. My main issue is this horrific leg weakness. I am in a few online cat groups and no one has this issue but perhaps I am a more advanced stage and I understand that is a late stage just before wheel chair so maybe no one else is stupid enough to let it go this far without getting help.

No one here had leg weakness other than Icehouse? I am hoping that muscles can be strengthened and some of the atrophy can be associated with a sedentary life for many years vs the nerves not communicating with the brain. You think?

Yay!

Like I have said before, I don't think I will ever be "healed". I still can't run and I do get tired (just from standing) but I am so grateful I can do most activities with ease. My nerves may be permanently disconnected from the brain for all I know, but there are a couple zaps here and there....

I pushed myself today. I walked over 4 miles broken down into two different walks. I felt like I was walking with lead shoes on especially towards the end but I did it! I have a walking buddy and I have made a commitment to walk with him at least 4 days a week. except during the summer heat and then we have a pool so that will suffice for my exercise.

Someone here was dissing on Philly. Yeah I know but this is my city and despite all, it has excellent healthcare services in fact some of the best in the country. I understand University of Penn has an amazing Neurology Program and someone on another forum mentioned it and all his doctors are doing for him. I was surprised as most these doctors just throw drugs at you but these guys do initial testing and then set you up with a program and do regular rechecks to access the progress. They do not believe the condition is permanent but rather just slow in healing but improvement will be seen if you live right. Sign me up!

Feeling good and keeping the faith.