Neuropathy Warrior: A Journey to Health and Hope with Keith Day
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Keith Day, a neuropathy warrior, shares his journey of overcoming chronic pain and depression. From the struggle to diagnosis and the challenges faced, Keith sheds light on the importance of taking control of one's health.
Main Takeaways:
Empowerment and Control: Keith emphasizes the need for individuals to take charge of their health. He shares his experience of regaining control over his life after facing debilitating neuropathy, highlighting the importance of research, questioning medical providers, and being proactive in healthcare decisions.
Distinction Between Sick Care and Health Care: Keith discusses the crucial difference between sick care, primarily focused on symptom management through medications, and health care, which aims to address the root causes of conditions. He advocates for finding healthcare providers who treat the cause rather than just the symptoms.
Impact on Mental Health: The podcast delves into the often overlooked connection between neuropathy and mental health, specifically depression. Keith highlights how depression, a common symptom of neuropathy, can significantly impact an individual's overall well-being and quality of life.
He's also working on an upcoming trilogy of books on this topic. Learn more about Keith:
- https://www.podfol.io/keith-day
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-day-4bbb21143/
- https://neuropathywarrior.com
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