Just a note to update
 

Hello Friends,

I have not posted in a while, however wanted to pop in to read and catch up.

My PN is about the same, no better no worse. Although still numbness, and tender feet, I am in what I call a PN remission. :)

The burning sensations have completely let up, usually after I have a spell of them I am really upset, so that is good. However still painful when walking much, putting on shoes, sandals, socks, well you folks here know what I mean.

I have not stuck to a good B12 regimen, but have been trying to eat healthy, and ride my bike for exercise, and walk at least a mile a day to stay active. My feet usually hurt the most if I am on them for a long period of time, so shopping for a long time is not easy, but saves me money.:)

Hoping you all are enjoying summer, in WNY lots of rain, not extremely hot though.

My daughter and her husband are going to have a baby, she is our only child, and our first grandchild so we are very excited!:)

Patty

PatriciaLynn:

I'm glad to hear you are doing better. Congratulations on the new addition to your family.

Do you find exercise helps? Are you taking medications that you find helpful?

Thank you.

I don't think exercise actually helps the PN, but in the long run I hope exercise will keep my muscles healthy, and help my circulation, so maybe it will help do something good.:) or keep me from getting worse pain and numbness, who knows, but its worth a try.

I need to lose weight, so the daily exercise is what I am doing to achieve that goal, not a easy task though, but I am really doing pretty good so far.

Taking some steps to control what I can, such as eating habits, and easy work outs, to feel better, and will add more slowly. The other things I can't change I am tying to deal, and carry on the best I can.

No medications, only aspirin and Tylenol presently, and occasional vitamins. But that is not to say that at some point in time I might need to take a medication. I have issues, unrealistic fears of taking meds, working on that as well, but for now it appears that I am doing ok with out pain meds, or anti seizure meds, and other meds., that can aide in helping the symptoms of PN.

Best to you.

Patty