Peripheral Neuropathy

Sorry to hear about those issues, Justin. 

...all familiar to me, Justin... the sensation is weird as heck...

Only problem with a chiropracter is they cannot see inside of you...had one attempt to "adjust" my spine when I had spinal stenosis...almost crippled me for life...so check out the MRI before going further...might just save you a BIG problem from becoming permanent.

Last Chiropractic guy I went to took me for 4K dollars and I got nothing out of it.

Dr. Cody is one of the good ones. $45 for a regular visit. He doesn't string you along for more than you need.

Absolutely, Ron. All the best, pal. Fingers crossed.

A doctors office is call a practice and you get to pay for each experiment. A mechanic shop is a repair facility and you pay once for a repair. I need a really god mechanic with a PHD.

I see it the same way, Walt.

When my Grandparents were aging, for instance, these things were not named... it was "getting old", simple as that. I tend to take it that way myself, and don't pay much attention to what it's called or why, except to define it in conversation.

What the heck... it's all part of the experience of being human.

I empathize with you folks struggling with peripheral neuropathy problems. While I am blessed to not have the problem so far, I do have severe arthritic bone and joint problems. In my area there is a modified Tai Chi class primarily for people with neuropathy or Parkinson's problems. It's been going on for 14 years now as part of the School of Kineslolgy at a nearby university. I tried for years to gain acceptance in this class, but was declined for lack of having either problem. 2 years ago I made another attempt at getting accepted into the class and I was accepted after some testing and interviewing. Turns out there was now a second class and a couple of openings.

While Tai Chi will not cure or make your problem go away, it will definitely help neuropathy suffers with balance issues, coordination, flexiablity, physical function, reduction of pain, and reduction of stress and anxiety. It is very gentle on joints and has a very calming meditative aspect to it as well. Various studies have shown that Tai Chi exercisers are 33-60% less likely to fall due to the training received.

I would recomend searching out a similar type Tai Chi class wherever you folks live, or at least one for seniors since that one will be adjusted for the membership make up of the class vs. a more fast moving class conducted by a Martial Arts Studio. There are also numerous free videos online if you would like to use one at home to exercise with, though it's more beneficial having an instructor on hand to correct your posture and movements as you're learning. It's also a lot more fun to be in a class with others. One may not become an expert at the movements, but you will reap benefits regardless. My instructor, originally from the Hunan Province of China, told us it takes around 5000 repetitions of the different movements to become an expert at them. At age 72, I have approximately 4400 more repetitions to go! No equipment is needed other than good sturdy shoes and loose clothing. (Good Chinese/Oriental instumental music is also super helpfull). Tai Chi is also a form of exercise that can participated in at all ages and for the rest of your life. My class has participants in their early 50's to a 92 year old lady who does fantastic with it!

There are many sources for info on Tai Chi on the web. Here's one that might be helpful to you.

www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20180910/tai-chi-may-work-best-to-prevent-falls-in-old-age#1

Walt, what kind of treatment did you have for the spinal stenosis, and how well did it work?
The hospital I use has a department that specializes in micro surgery on the spine.

I had a mega busy day yesterday, so only catching up with a few posts now...won't get to all of them today.

However, I want to express my thoughts with you, Dramatwist, and the others who are going through what appears to be torture. I can't imagine what you're going through.

Seems like you're among company, if that's any consolation.

Monty Python - Look on the Bright Side of Life.

I had a couple of bone spurs broken off that were impinging on the nerves...surgeon put in a bone matrix mix and a Spire metallic "bridge...the bone matrix didn't take so now it is floating in my spinal column...I'd have them take it out, except I'm just not up to another surgery.  So I live with 300mg. of morphine a day just to get out of bed.  Then more during the day as needed.

Martin, have you heard of, or thought about going to the Pain Clinic that they have at the Mayo Clinic? Worked wonders for me. I was on so much medication that I had to sleep with a Bi-Pap machine, and caused me to gain 65 pounds. The clinic is a month long, and after the first month I was off my meds, I lost 35 pounds. That was almost 15 years ago, and I have never had to return to pain meds. Really turned my life around.