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Hi, I'm featherme -mainly because there are times when a feather hurts and there are times when I don't feel a feather!

I don't have the right diagnosis - things remain a mystery to docs. I've been told I have peripheral neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, maybe CMT , spinal stenosis - what I do have is a lot of pain! I have been on crutches for almost two years as I have fallen so often I messed my feet and ankles up badly.

Have been on cymbalta and lyrica - they helped to a point and then it was as though they turned on me - suicidal thoughts and the other blurred vision and laryngeal edema.

I have had most tests and most are abnormal. I haven't had a nerve or muscle biopsy. Do they help nail a problem?

I also have a form of dystonia as well as myoclonic jerks somewhat contained with klonopin. Then there are the PVMs that according to one report I read "make me dumb and walk funny".

I like to crochet and garden and play scrabble on line. I'm a disabled elementary school teacher with four grown children and four grandchildren with one on the way. I've been married 37 years - a miracle I'm sure. I love the Lord and, while things get crazy at times, I know my Rock and cling with desperation and hope for a better future.

I'm looking forward to learning a lot from you all.:icon_idea:

Hi featherme and welcome to NeuroTalk. I love your attitude...there are many forums here that will be of interest to you. Here is the link to our PN forum for starters.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum20.html

Jump in anyplace. :)

Featherme,

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Great to see you have come to be with us. You will find a great number of caring, supporting members here willing to help each other as they can.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene:hug:

Hi Featherme,

Welcome! I am sorry to hear about your pain. :hug:

I hope you will find some knoweldge and support here. It truly is a wonderful place!

I crochet too! My grandma taught me when I was little. I was the only one of her 17 grandkids that learned...making me the fave of course! :D

Right now I am making a baby blanket.

I look forward to seeing you aroud the board. Let us know if there is anything you need.

Hi, FM! :Wave-Hello: Welcome to NeuroTalk!

Falling is one of my gifts, too! The question is, do you look good in the execution??:)