Hello,

I thought I would write a wee post to update anyone who has wondered how I've been getting on. I have been doing well. I had a death in my family a few months back and needed some time to myself. I am doing well health wise (better than usual), and I have regained enough nerve function to live relatively normally. I haven't had much dramas, but looking back I see that I suffered an extreme case of anxiety/panic disorder brought on by my illness. I have overcome that to a large degree by not focusing on my neuropathy as much. This in part has been a great comfort for me as it has allowed me to again find pleasure in activities and hobbies. Due to my muscular skeletal issues I take pain medicine now and again, but nothing stronger than OTC meds. The weather here has been very heavy and the damp really penetrates the bones. This has caused me to be very stiff & athritic, which I blame myself because I stopped exercising. I need to start exercising at least 2 days a week again.

Anyways, I see there are so many new people on the Forum. Welcome to all new comers.

But I hope that they will not need the forum for too long. This has always been a wonderful place with much combined knowledge to share.

Wishing everyone here good health-

Cheers,
Aussie