[dahlek]

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