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Living with severe pain

Post a new topicby livingwith on Mon Oct 05, 2009 4:23 pm

My pain started 5 years ago when I was rear ended driving home from work. I have two herniated disks in my cervical spine as a result. The symptoms were gradual but overtime they had become severe and impaired my life.
My left hand, elbow and shoulder would become numb and stiff. The burning sensation in my neck was so painful I would wear my hair up. The thought of anything touching my skin would send me into tears. There was never a trigger for the pain because it always seem to just appear. ...Read the full article
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Re: Living with severe pain

Post a new topicby IslandJohnny on Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:37 pm

I also have neuropathy and I’ve gone from not being able to walk due to lack of balance, and now getting better every day. All I can do is tell you what has worked for me, and perhaps you can look into it. This is not an advertisement for anyone; it’s simply the regiment I have followed for almost two months now.

To exercise the mussels in my legs, I use an exercise bike that I got for $15 in a thrift store. I use it twice a day for 15 minutes each time, utilizing slight tension but not to much. I have also read that Thiamine (B1) is good for your nervous system. I found a safe and powerful vitamin called Benfotiamine. Please look it up on the computer and read about this great B1 supplement. In conjunction with the above, I also use a nerve stimulator called the Rebuilder, also found on the internet. I really enjoy using that electronic nerve stimulator. As I say, I have no idea of what has really made the difference, but together they have made me stronger, more secure on my feet, and I have absolutely no pain. After only about two months I still have numbness but it’s getting better. I say that because from day one, I’ve kept a daily log as to the events of that day.

In looking back, I’ve gone from walking with a walker, to being able to mow my lawn, which all summer I had to hire someone to do. I realize everyone is different but at the very lease, you MUST exercise and look into the vitamin Benfotiamine, which has helped many, many people. Blessings and know there is always hope if you keep positive.
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