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Feeling very fed up

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debbie93342
debbie93342

I am 32 with an undiagnosed nerve problem I think? I woke up one day to find that the left hand side of my body felt tired and had a tingling sensation going through my veins, I went to hospital where I was checked for a stroke after mris, cat scans and numerous go and neurologist visits they can not find a reason. This was over a year ago.I have 2 young children and work,but sleeping is a thing of the past as I just can't get comfortable my body goes numb followed by pins and needles. All GPS say is the tests are fine,and that maybe it is stress related? I have a hectic life i am a young married working mum of 2! But doesn't explain why one day I was fine the next I wasn't? If it is in my head (basically what doc saying) why? I am starting to feel very alone as others seem to have a name for there problem why haven't I??

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  • marshall71
    marshall71 debbie93342

    Posted

    Have you had a EMG test ? Any blood tests are you on any meds
    • debbie93342
      debbie93342 marshall71

      Posted

      I have had blood tests and mri and cat scan all showing nothing. They have prescribed me amitriptyline but not sure I should take meds if they think nothing is wrong
    • marshall71
      marshall71 debbie93342

      Posted

      EMG last week letter came today all clear morning wrong with my nerves both feet and legs are painful toes the worst I'm running out of options to why I'm getting this pain since 2014
  • marshall71
    marshall71 debbie93342

    Posted

    You need a EMG too test your nerves and muscles I was on amitriptyline for over a year it too me a year too find out what was wrong with me MRI scan was done 3 doctors said I had peripheral neuropathy it does take time as it could be a number of things like trapped nerves or something more serious i was fed up and was thinking nobody is doing anything get a good doctor and push for more treatment try the drugs they give you if they work if they don't ask for something that will
  • sheetha20286
    sheetha20286 debbie93342

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    I hv had this tingling and pins and needles the drs say it's stress and anxiety put me on antidepressants. I stop the medicine and I started to exercise now I don't experience that feeling .reduce your stress level.swim mediate learn to relax before u experience other health problems ...hope u feel better.
    • debbie93342
      debbie93342 sheetha20286

      Posted

      They have offered me sleeping tablets and anti depressants but not keen on taking meds with not knowing what's wrong how can they prescribe something if they say nothing is wrong? What sort of things do you do and do they work?
    • sheetha20286
      sheetha20286 debbie93342

      Posted

      Keep yourself occupied. Go for walks ,meet people do exercise with friends watch comdey movies relax.most important u must relax go for a massage it may help u.try acupuncture 😊hope u feel better.
    • michael97409
      michael97409 debbie93342

      Posted

      Hello Debbie, I think you are having a very stressful life with work and bringing up two children. Not easy for you.

      I think you would find Amitryptiline very helpful for you. It is best to take it at night because it will make you feel sleepy.  You will feel a little tired next morning and you may have a dry mouth. For the dry mouth use a sugar free sweet. After a while the drowsiness will deminish.

  • elizabeth20203
    elizabeth20203 debbie93342

    Posted

    Hello Debbie, I am sorry your suffering with this undiagnosed pain. Amitriptyline is often prescribed not as an anti depressant but for nerve pain. This drug works on the nerves to help them relax. I was prescribed this for nerve pain. It helps with sleep, thou it can make you quite tired the next morning. I hope you find the answers to your pain soon.

    Elizabeth.

  • philip_83535
    philip_83535 debbie93342

    Posted

    Hi Debbie

    I know how you feel as I get same problem but haven't got answers after test

    Only difference is my started after bad slip

    Have you seen a neurologist as yet

    I fully believe that unless a nerve or vein is fully damaged them Mri's and scans don't pick up fine damaged areas

    There is a switch somewhere that specialist have yet to discover as neuropathic pain is only just starting to get recognizability in the courts as doctors just send you off because they don't know but kindly take your money then want to send you to a thrink

    I fully understand how you feel but unless someone experience it they don't believe you

    Are you on any meds

    • kenny_02267
      kenny_02267 philip_83535

      Posted

      Wow Philip, your story sounds like mine. This Neurapathy thing is a horrific nightmare. Mine started with a crick in my next, once healed left me with a very crooked neck and popping shoulder. My Neurapathy pain started just a month ago, but at times is miserable. The more I get stressed, the more it bothers me, the burning, tingling , the shooting pain in the feet and hands, and muscle twitching. I can only lay on my back at night, laying on either side kicks it off. The sad thing about it, is I basically feel good with the exception of the nerve pain. It can be very depressing.
    • philip_83535
      philip_83535 kenny_02267

      Posted

      Hey kenny

      How long after did the neuropathic pain start with the tingling form the crick in your neck ?

      I only mainly get mine down left side and starts up like flicking on a switch it I turn my head to left side more so while laying on my back

      Do you have to take any pain killers for it

      Are you in Australia ?

    • kenny_02267
      kenny_02267 philip_83535

      Posted

      Hey Philip, my crick was actually 8 or so months ago. The Neurapathy started about a month ago. It may not be associated with the crick, but I know my neck is visibly crooked, and I have discomfort and popping in the shoulder where the crick was in my neck. I read about ST. Johns wart liquid and magnesium and potassium and B12. I never hurt while setting still. When I grip something my fingers ache like artheritis and so do my feet after walking. My discomfort comes from burning, tingling, twitching muscles in my arms, hands and fingers as well as my feet and toes. I don't understand it. I feel well. My energy is good, my appetite is good, my color is good, but I have obvious nerve impingement. I feel that it somehow has something to do with the crooked neck and shoulder. I live in southern Texas. My family keeps trying to get me to go to a Chiropractor. I've never been to one.
  • caroline2071
    caroline2071 debbie93342

    Posted

    Hi Debbie can I suggest you go and see a really good chiropractor, if you get a good one they are fantastic, it's sounds like you could have a trapped nerve and this is what they do best, it can't hurt to give it a try. If you do sometimes you can feel worse for a day or two so stick with it. Please let me know how you get on, good luck 😊
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