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Neuropathy in left arm

Post a new topicby livingwith on Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:41 pm

I am 43 years old and suffered a mild stroke in late Feb. I am fully recovered except for the lingering effects of a tingling, burning sensation in my left arm my neurologist has termed neuropathy It comes and goes as I get more tired or worn out. It feels like I am starting a fever. I have also been having problems with my blood pressure (no problems with blood pressure until now), up and down depending on the time of day and activity.
My doctor has put me on a low dose of blood pressure...Read the full article
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Re: Neuropathy in left arm

Post a new topicby IslandJohnny on Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:01 pm

I absolutely disagree with the prognosis that if your Neuropathy lasted 18 months, it is then considered permanent. Don’t know where you heard that, but I know of at least three (3) different people who had Neuropathy for years. One had the disease for 4 years, another for 5 years and I spoke to a man who after 7 years, as quick as the Neuropathy came, the pain, numbness and tingling left his body. I’m not saying everyone will be so lucky, but there are people who do get well. I also have had Neuropathy myself for about 22 months now. My diet consists of foods that are high sources of vitamins. I deal with this each and every single day, and realize I might have this rest of my life. I also know nerves can and do repair themselves. I wish you the very best, but always carry hope. There is no end of people who think negatively. Best of Luck…….. Johnny B.
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