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BobB [Nide44], Echoes and Darlin Deb all brought up a 'feature' of PN that I too have, and have had since my onset. I used to think that it was the 'meds', or at least could blame that for my inabilities of concentration.
I have been learning more and more that I CANNOT read the printed word on the printed page anymore! As said best by others, short articles in the newspaper is a stretch at best, and only in snippets. I used to inhale a book before breakfast daily! And, that was while working full-time. Now, all I can do is either 'skim' quickly and maybe asorb 10% of the text or just stare at pages. I do think this IS a symptom of many neuropathies, as many of us have this issue. It is not recorded as one though. More is the pity. Strangely tho, and with a lot of effort, I CAN read the computer page....tho I sorely miss the whole 'experience' of holding a book and turning the pages [this last part is very difficult w/little feeling in the fingertips], it is like losing a part of your life really-all sensual and emotional truly. How many of all of you have this 'deficit' or handicap as well? IF enough of us 'report' it, maybe it will become a diagnostic aspect or feature! OR, just report how you can no longer reach for those keys in your pocket and 'get' the right one you need, at least not without taking them out and LOOKING at them! Or, buttoning buttons, zipping zippers... you get the idea. Seemingly small things, but things most others take for granted that we no longer can do. I for one, miss these small things. A lot! Hope others will speak up here as well. Maybe IF enough of us speak about it here? It mite just come to the attention of some astute medical lurker...well, can always hope? Hugs and hope to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - j ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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seasonal affective disorder attack ...I could not read anymore.
In fact I read every night normally. I read many books on vacation this year too. But when depressed...it was a big fat ZERO. My reading has returned to normal now. I missed it alot. And I don't take major pain drugs at all. It just happened. Now I use the light visor during the shorter days of the year, and my "depression" is no longer an issue.
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As for what Dahlek is thinking, I follow that too. Things get taken away from us, like walking in the dark, without dizziness. If I forget to turn on my porch light, I have a terrible time unlocking my door...that never was a problem for me...the disorientation makes me crazy sometimes. I actually do not have much pain, which I am grateful for. The days of weakness get to me though. Like trying to turn the keys in the ignition, or unlocking the car door (I don't have a keychain button for mine), opening bottles, like shampoo, conditioners, liquid soaps...water bottles, you name it. Reading is something I really miss too. I still try, but I read the same page over and over, and it seems like I get bored so easily. I used to read a book, watch tv, and deal with my 5 kids all at once. I never thought about this being a symptom either.
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Deb We urge all doctors to take time to listen to your patients.. don't "isolate" symptoms but look at the whole spectrum. If a patient tells you s/he feels as if s/he's falling apart and "nothing seems to be working properly", chances are s/he's right! |
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I think it is primarily due to meds and not the neurological system in our bodies.
It may be that because of discomfort, all the aches and pains become so distracting that it makes it difficult to concentrate, as well. But I can not see any correlation between neuropathy of the limbs and mental concentration. The neurons mis-firing to our brains from feet or hands, are not related to mental acuity. Drugs may affect it. Distraction, maybe at a subconscious level - constantly ignoring pain, may take over and make it difficult to read. I find that I constantly fidget, unable to get comfortable and read the same paragraph a zillion times..
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I am not on any meds Bob...nothing but vitamins.
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Deb We urge all doctors to take time to listen to your patients.. don't "isolate" symptoms but look at the whole spectrum. If a patient tells you s/he feels as if s/he's falling apart and "nothing seems to be working properly", chances are s/he's right! |
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I too have trouble reading. For some strange reason I keep either buying books or checking them out at the library thinking I will read them quickly. . . only to discover that my eyes can't stay focused on the page, or my mind on the words, or my brain on the concept. I do a lot of reading online, and magazines I can read . . . but even then, I break up my reading over several periods that alternate with doing art, housework, or watching a good film. Part of my issue is with the pain, which is so distracting raw, and still muffled distraction when I find the right combination of meds to make it duller.
And I would love to write. I love to write. I started a blog, but now I don't write in it like I thought I would. I could write a book here, but when I sit down to just write in my blog, it just won't come. However, I am grateful that I am painting again. As frustrating as it is not being able to finish a book, not being able to finish a painting or start a new one is even more frustrating. And I have found the only time I believe I truly have good pain blockage is when I am deep into a painting. Of course, I also forget to eat, take breaks, or attend to other things on my schedule.
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