Day 39

I am not sure if I've mentioned it or not, but I have peripheral neuropathy.

Damage to the peripheral nervous system interrupts communication between the brain and other parts of the body. This can impair muscle movement, prevent normal sensations in the hands and feet (I only have it in the feet), and cause different feelings including numbness, tingling, cold and pain.

Here's are some signs and symptoms:

1. Numbness in toes (yes, I have)

2. Toes start to tingle (yes, I have)

3. Tingling toes will spread up into the feet (yes, I have)

4. Feeling like you're wearing socks when you know you are not (yes, I have)

5. Feet may feel like they're burning and/or freezing (yes, I have)

6. Toes and feet may throb, especially at night (yes, I have)

7. Erratic shooting pain (yes, I have)

8. Feet and toes may sweat (Nope)

9. Skin will be sensitive to touch (yes, I have)

10. In some cases, a loss of sensitivity on the bottoms of your feet (I have this in my toes)

11. Loss of balance and coordination (I do get this)

12. Difficulty walking or standing (sometimes)

Well, because of the shooting pain I have not been sleeping at night. I have been so tired during the day. I have had to withdraw from one of my morning classes because I have never been one of those to function without a lot of sleep. I have been cranky. I just do not feel like myself.

Due to this lack of sleep, I feel like I have not been able to do my training as good as I want. I am not discouraged but I do wish I could train better. Yesterday I got dizzy during our training. That's never happened before.

I am taking medication, however, it has not helped at all. Acupuncture helped my back immediately, so I am going to try acupuncture for my feet too. I have my first appointment next week. My fingers are crossed that this helps!

Who knew that a pair of feet could cause so much havoc on your life!!!