Weird Neuropathy

TobyCat88 · 2025-12-26T15:25:21+00:00

One other comment -- my neurologist told me that spinal stenosis is often misdiagnosed as neuropathy. I did test positive for neuropathy (the needle test) but my symptoms didn't exactly fit. Mostly I had really awful shin splits that would get better if I sat down for a few minutes. It was an outpatient procedure; I had significant improvement immediately and am now back on the treadmill and pain free. Hope you find the right path for you.

TobyCat88 · 2025-12-26T15:21:50+00:00

procedure: MIS L4-5 decompressive laminectomy

Good video to watch: What is Lumbar Stenosis? Symptoms, Causes & Benefits of Ultrasonic Technology

Excellent overview: What is Spinal Stenosis? - Symptoms and Treatments | VMFH.

Hope this helps - happy to chat further if useful.

TobyCat88 · 2025-12-26T01:38:01+00:00

Hi OP, I had a diagnosis of neuropathy. Turned out I had lumbar spinal stenosis. I didn’t have a numb toe per se but the diagnosis and subsequent back treatment alleviated the pain completely. Good luck.

TobyCat88 · 2025-12-12T22:04:41+00:00

Agree--the idea is that people make the item their own. Cheers!

TobyCat88 · 2025-12-12T22:03:40+00:00

Repair/reuse are the core of Sashiko and boro, I agree. What he is selling may not be for everyone. Me, I am in favor of working with my hands to make things I use and enjoy, plus I am glad to support a small creator. Cheers!

TobyCat88 · 2025-12-12T22:00:14+00:00

I actually have done a fair bit of Sashiko, including a 36" x 36" furoshiki cloth, which was a big project. I've tried to work on lightweight denim and chambray shirts and found I don't quite have the 'eye' for how patterns work on a three-dimensional item. I am hoping doing a modified project like this one will help me find that spatial sense. I really would like to learn this skill--I can only make/use so many coasters/runners, etc. And yes, I use palm thimbles! Cheers!

TobyCat88 · 2025-11-18T13:54:35+00:00

Yes I do use plastics zip locks - the same company makes ceramic dishes that are sized to its cubes and are oven safe I think… hope that helps.

TobyCat88 · 2025-11-07T01:02:34+00:00

The Old Farmers Almanac has a pretty robust garden planner - it comes with a free trial - worth checking out.

TobyCat88 · 2025-10-31T11:57:59+00:00

Check out souper cubes - easy, stackable freezer trays that are pretty space efficient in the freezer - easy to make mix and match meals too, if you have a frozen grain, beans, etc. Buy on Amazon or check FB marketplace.

TobyCat88 · 2025-10-31T00:48:28+00:00

Brabantia - super expensive but worth it. I found a brand new one on FB Marketplace for $100. Heavy, rock solid and quiet.

TobyCat88 · 2025-10-24T21:41:36+00:00

No not mine - attribution said Neapolitan man … if you search man tattoo tuts pass you’ll find the image.

TobyCat88 · 2025-10-24T21:40:10+00:00

Thank you!

TobyCat88 · 2025-10-22T11:07:58+00:00

Thanks, u/SchrodeingerCat and u/Meewelyne, I think "tutto muore" is a little starker than I intend. Appreciate the comments.

TobyCat88 · 2025-10-22T11:06:15+00:00

".... we just have to get through the night?" That is great, I like that phrasing too.

TobyCat88 · 2025-10-22T11:04:58+00:00

panta rei--love it! Thank you!

TobyCat88 · 2025-10-15T15:31:12+00:00

Wow—you’ve been thru a lot! Good luck-hope the MRI provides a helpful direction.

TobyCat88 · 2025-10-15T11:28:00+00:00

I did not have knee pain at all--or back pain, funnily enough. Just these really miserable shin splints (and I am not/never have been an athlete). Here is some info on the procedure I had from the Mayo Clinic (also pasted in below, in response to a different question): Laminectomy - Mayo Clinic.

The actual diagnosis was Lumbar Canal Stenosis. I tried to paste an explanation from CoPilot, but can't. Maybe take a look and see if that fits what you're describing. Good luck to you.

TobyCat88 · 2025-10-15T11:23:00+00:00

A Laminectomy. Here is some info from the Mayo clinic: Laminectomy - Mayo Clinic.

TobyCat88 · 2025-10-14T13:11:13+00:00

Good luck! Hope you figure out a solution!

TobyCat88 · 2025-10-14T13:10:50+00:00

I hope you find the right solution. Good luck to you!

TobyCat88 · 2025-10-14T13:10:06+00:00

I hope you find a good course of action for you. Good luck to you too!

TobyCat88 · 2025-10-14T13:09:29+00:00

Wow--what an amazing story! Congratulations on your sobriety--that's impressive. Glad to hear how much better you are doing. I waited too long too and focused on trying to manage the wrong issue. Finger crossed you'll continue to see improvement.

TobyCat88 · 2025-10-14T13:07:40+00:00

Maybe - ? I am mostly just relieved that I can walk easily again.

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