It is peripheral neuropathy awareness week (May 6-12). I almost missed it because I swore up and down it was in November, but someone on my Facebook Page mentioned it. So here we are! Here is an awareness link. My story So I have had peripheral neuropathy for years. I'd say it is idiopathic because … Continue reading Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness week
Peripheral neuropathy: The first doc appointment
I am changing the title of this post from what it was originally because the symptom my doctor was clueless about... was, in fact, nerve damage. And this is the post about when it all started. All my life I've had odd health concerns and symptoms but it was not till I was in my … Continue reading Peripheral neuropathy: The first doc appointment
Hand numbness: And so it spreads
My epic adventure of hand numbness is slowly spreading and consuming my hands. Numb hand syndrome is starting to freak me out. So my right hand is still numb, except for this oversensitive sharp tingle I feel when I apply pressure to my fingertips. And the left hand is now numb on three fingertips and … Continue reading Hand numbness: And so it spreads
Hand numbness: Weird symptom #1001
So after my wicked Thursday/Friday migraine of which I remember little of... I have this persistent numbness in my right hand, or specifically three fingers and half my palm. Like it fell asleep and won't wake up, but not completely numb. Since it did not go away with the migraine it is hard to blame … Continue reading Hand numbness: Weird symptom #1001
