[florpglorp]

I've been experiencing some changes in mood/state of mind since sometime in June or August of 2015 - or at least that's when I noticed it was happening. I tried marijuana in May or June and attributed it to that. At that point I had been seeing a doctor for digestive issues and VERY cold hands. I had cold hands ever since I was anorexic toward the end of 2014 (very limited caloric intake before that). I never figured out what was causing it. I was found to be vitamin D deficient and with slightly low WBC. Vitamin D has since been corrected today (45.7 ng/mL)

Fast forward 2 months, October 15th I fall and get a concussion. I went to get my MRI done on my doctors orders. He referred me to a neurologist after I started having bouts of forgetfulness and confusion. I thought I was developing schizophrenia because i kept having thoughts about the way I was perceiving events. I was paying close attention to my mood changes. I noticed that when I would eat certain foods, I would feel much better. None of this was making any sense to me.

I started having these attacks - seemed to me like panic attacks, though I'm still not sure. I would feel as though I was falling and get really anxious. It would feel like I was having a heart attack. The last one of these I had was in November during my aunt's funeral. I was worrying because I wasn't able to cry and it was confusing to me. I believe after November of 2015, I went into some sort of psychosis. In late November, I started dating my current girlfriend. I sort of tried to mask all the things that were going on and I did it pretty well until it was entirely obvious that something was wrong. I realized I had almost entirely lost my sense of smell. I wasn't sure what was causing this.

For a short period, the only thing I could talk about was what could be causing this. I was able to somehow reverse the mental effects with a B-complex I started taking. After a while, things started feeling normal again but that was short lived. I had to stop taking the B-Complex because I had high blood levels of B6 which my neurologist believed was causing my peripheral neuropathy. I bought almost all the vitamins in my b-complex to see which was helping. I took maybe 5 50mg b6 pills in total. Other than that, the complex only had 2-3 mg. I think I had PN before I supplemented with a B-complex, though I'm not sure. I was in a weird state of mind, so I wouldn't have been able to notice what was changing. I now feel as though my cognitive abilities are severely lowered and my perception of everything is changed. I firmly believe it is an undiagnosed medical issue causing all of this but my test results looked normal (>5 months ago)

Now I'm here introducing myself. My vision/hearing/touch/smell/taste are all severely diminished and i'm not even diagnosed besides B6 toxicity. I'm typing this message with freezing cold hands that have almost no light touch sensation left in them. I'm probably forgetting a lot but that's par for the course.

[Lara]

Hello and welcome to the NeuroTalk Support Groups.

I'll post clickable links below to a few of the forums that might be of help to you.

Peripheral Neuropathy Forum

PN Tips, Resources, Supplements & Other Treatments Sub-Forum

Reference Threads for Specific Vitamins, Nutrients, Herbs, and Supplements

Traumatic Brain Injury & Post Concussion Syndrome Forum

btw, a change in the ability to smell (as well as changes in other senses), isn't that uncommon after a concussion. Same with anxiety. If you post on the TBI/PCS forum about those issues I'm sure you'll find a lot of information and support.

You could also use the Forum Search Feature for specific keywords associated with your symptoms.

take care.

[Littlepaw]

Hello and Welcome,

I am sorry to hear about what you're going through. It sounds like you are getting care and that is important. Caring for yourself is important too. So minimizing avoidable stress, keeping a clean, healthy diet, taking in enough calories, light exercise to improve circulation, etc. These things are all helpful and will help your body stay on track.

As Lara said, anxiety can go along with concussion and it can take time to recover fully. And weight loss has been associated with neuropathy symptoms - nerves like a little cushion. So keep caring for yourself and come here for sharing and support. There are many wonderful and friendly people here.

I hope relief and healing find their way to you soon.

[Darlene]

Hello and welcome, happy to see you have come to be with us, it a great place to be. We have a great number and caring fellow members here, where you have find a supportive and relaxing place. Have fun looking into the different forums. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways.

Please keep us up to date on your condition. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

[florpglorp]

Thanks for all the replies, guys!
I'll keep you guys posted on my progress. So glad I found this place!

[suzzlee]

I have neurophty mainly in my feet and legs.the feet are the most painful my legs are numb almost to my knees. The drs.Have no idea why I am on lyricia and cymbaulta they also gave me oxycodone for the pain but it doesn't work all the time I have tried different creams but theydon't work at all. My husband &daughter wwant me to ask the dr about marijuana but I don't want to. Has anyone tried it?

[Littlepaw]

Originally Posted by suzzlee

I have neurophty mainly in my feet and legs.the feet are the most painful my legs are numb almost to my knees. The drs.Have no idea why I am on lyricia and cymbaulta they also gave me oxycodone for the pain but it doesn't work all the time I have tried different creams but theydon't work at all. My husband &daughter wwant me to ask the dr about marijuana but I don't want to. Has anyone tried it?

Hello and Welcome Suzzlee,

I'm sorry you are having so much pain and difficulty finding relief for your neuropathy. Many of us understand how challenging nerve symptoms can be. You have found a great place for sharing with many friendly and supportive people. There is an active group here that you will find helpful.
Peripheral Neuropathy

and you may also like Medications and Treatments

There are FAQ and Search features at the top of the page. You will find answers to many common forum usage questions in FAQ and Search will allow you to look up specific topics that interest you.

Welcome aboard. I hope you find relief and healing soon,