Journal

Well its been over 4 months and I have had no pain. My life is back to normal. Still take the tables but not as many. Been looking for work which I did fine, chamber maid. I did not last as I was too slow. So only lasted one week. So now I am back at the job centre signing on plus trying to fine another job. Cleaning is out of the question as I am just to slow and they want fast workers. So I have enroled on a compter training course. Start on the 3rd September 2009. They give you a year to complete , and you work in your own time. As long as you go in to the office for at least 4 hours a week its okay, plus you get lots of help. It cost me nothing which is a great help. Now I can maybe fine another form of work. Love to work in a office doing computer work.

Anyhow the main thing is that I am pain free and enjoying every minute of it. I hope it last along time. But I do know TN is there one minute and gone the next. I will keep in touch with you all and let you know what I am doing. Anyhow love to you all. I wish you all could be pain free. That would be so wonderful. Anyhow take care.

 Well had my one to one which was great. I love sitting at the coffee shop and just chatting and watching people go by. Have my next one to one on the 14th July. On the way home walked passed a Charity shop. Its for the heart foundation. Guess what I went in and offen my free servies of help. And I got in, I start on Tuesday at 10 oclock. So that one good move for me. I am sure I am going to enjoy it. My dad had a second hand shop so I grew up with my dad buying and selling goods. Also worked in a charity shop in Ireland for 2 mouths and really enjoyed it. So I am quite proud of myself for going to it. Otherwise all has been okay.

  Was reading a book and it says the people with Neuralgia should eat lean meat, poultry, eggs and low-fat products for vitamin B, and breads and wholegrain cereals for thiamin, also eat spinach, potatoes and melons for vitamin B. Vegatable oil, nuts, seeds, avacodo, wheatgrem and wholegrain foods for vitimin E.

It says that Neuralgia is an umbrella term for any type of throbbing pain that extends along the course of one or more of the peripheral nerves. Neuralgia is classified by both the part of the body affected and the cause. In some cases, doctors can't find a cause, in others, the cause is an infection or underlying disease, such as arthritis, diabetes or syphilis. Tumour, both cancerous and benign, can cause neuralgia, as do structural problems in which nerves become compressed or pinched. Sciatica, the throbbing pain that can extend from the lower back and buttocks to the feet, is one of the most common examples. Various medication, as well as toxins can also produce neuralgia. ( not so great is it.)

They say if we keep up vitamin B6 levels. The long-term use of hydralazine (a powerful antihypertensive) or isonaiazid (used in the treatment of tuberculosis) can result in vitimen B6, deficiency, nanifested by sensory loss and neuralgia.

Anyone taking these drugs, should follow a diet that provides extra B6: a good  sources include lean mat, poultry, fish spinach, sweet and white potatoes, watermelon, banannas and prunes.

WARNING: SELF-TREATING WITH HIGH DOES CAN DAMAGE-SENSORY NERVES.

Don't neglect vitamin B12. A deficiency of vitamin B12, found only in animal-based products, can lead to degenration of the spine cord and widespread neuralgia, as well as pernicious anamia. Most Vitimin B12 dieficiencies are due to a lack of intrinsic factor, a substance made by the stomach that is necessary to absorb the vitamin. A strict vegetarian diet can also resut in  Vitiamin B12 deficiency. However, if you suspect you need any of the B vitamins, take a vitamin B complex supplement.

In rare cases, malabsorption problems resulting in low vitamin E levels can cause a type of neuralgia. Doctors usually give supplements of 30mg to 100mg a day, good dietary sources including nuts, seeds, wheatgream, vegetable oils, eggs, poultry and seafood.

My doctor has never mention diet with Neuralgia. What one should eat and what one should not eat. So this was interesting.

Oh, AVOID ALCOHOL IN ALL FORMS.

Well this was interesting. Hope who ever reads it might get something out of it.

 Well I am back again. Had a one to one yesterday with this Condition Management Programme. Its a two hour appointment to find out all about me.My practitioner will complete an assessment form by discussing with me area such my current health, my mediction, my pass employment and the type of work that I would be looking for.My personal/social issues related to manging my health and any barries related to this. Also the aspects of lifestyle that may be stopping me from achieving my personal goals.

Its not always easy to answer these question as you know. My health is up and down, can be great for a month then out of the blue it hits me. As for my medication it can be great, have no side effects then out of the blue a would suddenly feel tired and shakey.(don't know if I spelled shakey correct.) As for work I don't know what I can do, plus I have got scared even to try. I was a cleaner, its all I can really do. But I find that making beds and thowing those bed sheets around and bending and moving sometimes causes a bit of a shock on my face. So that is out of the question work wise. I could do computer work but i don't know much about computers. I know my key board and thats about all. But if I could get computer data work I might cope as I will be sitting. But then I get told go for it, be positive and say I could do it. But I can not. I am willing to learn but to get someone to take you in and teach you is not so easy.

I get told not to mention TN, but the forms ask you what conditions you have. So I put TN. When they ask I explain but say I am on medication which is helping. But you know the work place are not interested as they don't really want people who might be off work sometimes.

I been told to go and get Voluntary work which I really don't mind doing but I really need a paid job. I am in this state of What should I do? I think people do not listen.They say you have to be less negitive and more positive. Because if you negitive people will not give you work. Really just because I am a negitive person inside does not mean I can not do a job. But they do not understand that. Trying to explain is a waste of time. By the time I get home I am so exhausted I just full a sleep. But I know I have to do something but not sure what to do. Thank goodness for the journal. I can type all my feeling and if I want swear I can.

At the moment I am baby sitting my neighbours dog, and started taking him to the park. Its been good for me as I was getting to the stage that I did not want to leave the house. He gets so excited when I say Park. He takes me to the Park which is quite funny. Yesday I blew my nose and got a shock so took a extra tablet. On the 24 August I am going to see Dr M Michel -Chronic Pain Ech. Not sure what he does. But might help.  I went on to Your Tube and typed in TN and their were some interesting things there. Some people have operations that seem to have helped them. You should look at them, I have put some on my facebook for people to check them out. Hey time for a cup of tea. I wish I could meet you all. Lovely to have a get together but we are all so far away. Have only meet one person in my area who has TN and she works when she can. Maybe I should get part time work, or day to day work. Now I am going on and on. Must put some more pictures on as my granchildren are growing so fast. Love to you all.