I tried to start this thread earlier, but my kids interrupted me.
I've been having more than the usual tingle/prickle feelings lately that I occasionally get with MS. For the past two (perhaps more?) days, I've been miserable. I have felt like those tingle/prickle turn into a stinging/burning sensation. It's mostly on my R side and that foot began to burn (not on the bottom; I've felt that before). Plus, I had foot drop (again) with that foot.
Was just telling the neuro the other day about some strange pain I was having upon walking; not on the bottom, but on the top of each foot. He called in another neuro to take a look at my feet. I have a nerve on each foot that sends an electric feeling/shock if you touch it.
I think I may be having a pseudo-flare (really hoping NOT a real one), since I've had so much difficulty with my lower back. Started with one pulled muscle, then (ironically) another. In addition, I had gained extra weight (apparently from a medication I've now dropped). The weight was all in my stomach/abdomen and seemed to make the backaches much worse.
Now, after overdoing things on Saturday evening, I haven't been able to do anything other than short spurts of fixing an easy meal or reheating one. Takes me all day (in spurts) to load the dishwasher, after my husband (or kids) unloads it. Today was the worst; felt no relief even with a muscle relaxant. It wasn't until after I took 3.5 mg. of Melatonin, as well, that I was able to rest.
After that, I managed (ok, was determined) to fix supper, but it wore me out completely. I was ready to cry. I tried posting this thread at the time, but my dd was having a "crisis" and I gave up.
Am I describing nerve pain (other than the other problems which may have triggered it)?? Anyone??
-Sherry
I've been having more than the usual tingle/prickle feelings lately that I occasionally get with MS. For the past two (perhaps more?) days, I've been miserable. I have felt like those tingle/prickle turn into a stinging/burning sensation. It's mostly on my R side and that foot began to burn (not on the bottom; I've felt that before). Plus, I had foot drop (again) with that foot.
Was just telling the neuro the other day about some strange pain I was having upon walking; not on the bottom, but on the top of each foot. He called in another neuro to take a look at my feet. I have a nerve on each foot that sends an electric feeling/shock if you touch it.
I think I may be having a pseudo-flare (really hoping NOT a real one), since I've had so much difficulty with my lower back. Started with one pulled muscle, then (ironically) another. In addition, I had gained extra weight (apparently from a medication I've now dropped). The weight was all in my stomach/abdomen and seemed to make the backaches much worse.
Now, after overdoing things on Saturday evening, I haven't been able to do anything other than short spurts of fixing an easy meal or reheating one. Takes me all day (in spurts) to load the dishwasher, after my husband (or kids) unloads it. Today was the worst; felt no relief even with a muscle relaxant. It wasn't until after I took 3.5 mg. of Melatonin, as well, that I was able to rest.
After that, I managed (ok, was determined) to fix supper, but it wore me out completely. I was ready to cry. I tried posting this thread at the time, but my dd was having a "crisis" and I gave up.
Am I describing nerve pain (other than the other problems which may have triggered it)?? Anyone??
-Sherry
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