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Thanks Debbie for your posting. It shows us that despite your problems you don't let them get at you and that you are still positive.
I was myself diagnosed in early 1999 but I had had some symptoms for about a year before, telling my doctor about them, but not getting any answer until I found out I had diabetes and after seeing a neurologist being told it was diabetic neuropathy. I have been trough a tough period also but for the last couple of years my problem is mainly numbness and some weakness in my ankles but not as bad as it used to be. I attribute my progress to keeping my blood sugar in the normal range at all times, taking nutritional supplements and exercising ( although I am not always consistant in this regard ). I am now off insulin and not taking any other medication for my diabetes.
I suffer from chronic anxiety and when I do not feel good or weak I feel depressed but hearing from a person like you surely helps.
Jean-Claude
Canada
----- Original Message -----
From: Debbie
Sent: 13 11, 2003 22:17
Subject: [Peripheral_Neuropathy] Hello All
My name is Debbie, I haven't posted here in a very long time. I also
have neuropathy. It all began in 1998, started in my big toe. It
went from being numb to terrible burning and severe pain. it started
spreading in year 2001 up my legs and in both arms and hands. I have
seen many doctors to which many were confused. I finaly found an
awesome doctor who just wouldn't give up on me. I have had many MRIs
EMGs, nerve conductions etc...you name I had it done. I went from
being a very healthy and energetic woman to a woman wheelchair bound
and in bed most of the time due to weakness and severe pain. I am on
many medications, neurontine, pain meds, IVIG and salumedrol
therapy. I have been through all the stages. I also suffer with
depression and anxiety, take meds for that also. I was diagnosed
with Peripheral poly neuropathy and vasculitis in february this year
only after nerve byopsy. I did recieve some damage in my right foot
due to the fact the surgeon had to take that nerve for byopsy. I
would have the damage there anyway. The byopsy was definetly worth
it. at least everyone knows I am not crazy now! LOL well I am going
to close for now, just thought I should share my part in this
unfortunate journey we are on. Love and God Bless.Debbie
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