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IBS and non diabetic neuropathy

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frazzled
frazzled

I'm almost afraid of the answer to this question.  I've have on and off  C&D flares since my mother passed last Feb. (also had several bouts in the past when under a lot of stress).  I now notice that the little toe on my left foot and along the side of the foot are numb. Pads under my toes are numb on both feet. Feet have been tingling for some time too.  I'm almost out of energy after caring for all my mothers affairs and now this.  I also suffer from panic disorder.  Feel like "I'm fixin to die."

 

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  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 frazzled

    Posted

    I have stress related IBS and I also have on off tingling, numbness and pain in my hands and both arms because of nerves shoet circuiting due to old injuries.  Sometimes my big toe feels like I have a sock on it.
    • frazzled
      frazzled pippa58442

      Posted

      Thanx pippa and all those who answered.  My gut (excuse the expression) feeling was that the 3 (panic disorder, stress induced IBS, neuropathy and let's toss in depression from which I also suffer) are all bedfellows.  Luckily so far, I have no pain connected with the numbness.  I've upped my B complex and am trying to drink more water.  Have seen my GP who said you have neuropathy (yeah right) and he said if it gets worse (not sure what he means by that), he will give me sript for gabapentin.  No way cause I have no pain and told him so..  What I/we all need is a rest cure to lower our stress.  Sigh.  Thanx again. 

    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 frazzled

      Posted

      My joint pain and numbness gets worse when it rains.  I can feel it starting several days before the rain.  I used to live in Scotland which is very wet so it was not good for bad joints. I now live in the South coast of England by the sea where there is much more sunlight and it is much drier.   So my joints have improved.
  • Sloganlogo
    Sloganlogo frazzled

    Posted

    I have all your symptoms.....yes all stress anxiety related...I get numbness in hands as well as aching arms and legs.... I know it's kinda impossible but try to relax as much as possible go for long walks swim and take hot baths they all do me the world of good when things are particularly bad.

    • frazzled
      frazzled Sloganlogo

      Posted

      Thanx Sloganlogo.  A nice warm bath sounds good.  Think I'll put in some Epson salts too cause I'm sure I'm magnesium deficient.  IBSd causes all typed of vit deficiencies. 

  • pat11500
    pat11500 frazzled

    Posted

    Hi Frazzled, so sory to hear of your problems.. please do the sensible thing and see your GP. It will put your mind at rest. I know from experience that the more you stress about it all, the worse it will seem... (and I know it's scary sometimes to confront these things)  I hope/expect someone will come along here and give you a more definitive answer but do please consider your GP. 

    • frazzled
      frazzled pat11500

      Posted

      Hi pat.  Not only did I talk to my GP but also I had a colonoscopy and endoscopy to rule out potential infections or other nasties.  My GP told me I have neuropathy (see my reply to pippa).

      Thanx for your reply and for caring.  We're all in this together and any info we can share is hepful.

    • pat11500
      pat11500 frazzled

      Posted

      Hi again smile are their any Specialists in this field? Could you be referred to someone that can help you more? I do wish you well smile
    • frazzled
      frazzled pat11500

      Posted

      Thanx again pat.  Yes, the next doc on my list is a neurologist to rule out other nasties that I am not aware of.  But I am going to see a new IM and request a blood draw for B12.  I want to know if I'm deficient in it.  That alone could be part of the problem with my numbness. 

    • pat11500
      pat11500 frazzled

      Posted

      Goof Idea.. the more tests you have the more that can be eliminated.. good luck and keep us posted smile Have them do bloods for Vit D.. I had a bank of tests done recently and Vit D wasn't bad but was advised to take a supplement by my GP.. tested also for thyroid deficiency and diabetes, cholesterol ..all ok.. although she said my cholesterol level is 5.9 (which is pretty good at 66 I think)  she tried to get me to take Statins but I refused point blank! that did not go down well lol! 

    • frazzled
      frazzled pat11500

      Posted

      I agree with you.  I had the standard tests done on blood work last month and it all looks OK but doc refused to put in script for D3 and B12 (that's my last visit to him).  Have a new IM lined up (woman) who I'll see in a couple weeks.  My D3 was approx 60 when taken 1 1/2 years ago and I do take it everyday so not to concerned about that but I know my B12 is low ( eat hardly any meat).  I wish I could get off the statins but as soon as I go off, my lipids increase (high lipids run in my father's family line),  Thanx for your reply and thoughfulness.  Be well.

       

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