Hi all

Do these symptoms sound familiar to anyone at the start of PN ?
Balance issues
Stairs slightly difficult
Electric shock pains
Feels like a pebble under my foot
Fatigue
Burning sensation in legs and arms
With my sensations I cannot bear the inside of my arms to touch surfaces

Hope someone can agree I am not mad! Awaiting more tests under neurology department

Let us know what you find out.

Hey Mark,

Sorry to hear about the variety of terrible symptoms you've been experiencing. I thought this introductory information may be useful to you.

Type of Nerves

1. Motor
2. Sensory
3.Autonomic

Motor nerves control the movement of all muscles under conscious control, such as those used for walking, grasping things, or talking.

Sensory nerves transmit information such as the feeling of a light touch, temperature, or the pain from a cut.

Autonomic nerves control organs to regulate activities that people do not control consciously, such as breathing, digesting food, and heart and gland functions.

Peripheral Neuropathy Fact Sheet | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Best wishes

Attty

Thanks Atty today whilst walking my dog in the woods I experienced chest discomfort. I also suffer from ear rushing when I stand up from sitting static hypertension? I think I have some autonomic symptoms too now

The neurologist has written to me saying she said my reflexes were utterly absent, I had no balance really and she wrote how I think I have deteriorated and burning is worse. She said on her letter that her clinical analysis is that I have Peripheral neuropathy. She is sending me for nerve conduction and electromyography. Ho hum

Hi Mark D.

I am very sorry to hear about your challenging symptoms. I have been through the ringer w debilitating physical symptoms and then the road of doctors, medications and treatments.
I suggest a nontraditional path for your recovery.
After the run around and years of pain I healed from within and I believe you can as well.
Our Bodies are sophisticated miracles filled w Complex systems functioning for our greatest good. for example our Bodies let us know when we are hungry, thirsty, tired, cold, hot and even when we have to use the bathroom. Listening closely our bodies also tell us about deep inner wounds and trauma that needs to be tended to.
I've learned that past events and trauma can be stored up in the physical body and can show up as physical symptoms inorder to get our attention.
The process of recognizing the communication as a positive message and looking into the deeper pain within will spark your healing process. Through Loving yourself and releasing emotional blockages that may be at the root.
Lay or sit in quite for about 10min+ for the next two weeks. Focus on your breathe and connecting w your inner self. You can ask different questions each day like "What is at the root of my symptoms?" "Is there something that I need to release?" Is there something I need to change to continue healing? What can I learn from my symptoms/illness?*

*To deal with the source usually requires a life change that ultimately leads to a personal life more connected to the core of one’s being. It leads us to that deeper part of ourselves that is sometimes called the higher-self or the spark of divinity within.*

*Hands of Light by Barbara Ann Brennan

This book will provide a holistic healing process that worked for me and so many around me. Any questions plz feel free to ask/post anytime.

Shine your light

Hey Mark D,

The most important thing to realise is that this diagnosis does not mark the end of the world. You are likely going through the worst symptoms right now. The body is a great healer and will find a way to recover. A lot of people including myself have been through the dark days at the onset of symptoms. It is not a great place. If you somehow detach yourself from your symptoms and just do the most positive things you can to accelerate recovery it will at least give you some measure of control. Formulate a plan; like adopting a great diet and taking the right supplements, avoiding alcohol, getting outside, walking, light exercise, getting adequate rest/meditation and sleep and socialising. All these things are positive steps to recovery.

Don't assume you have autonomic symptoms on flimsy evidence, though its understandably easy to do so.

Best wishes and keep us updated,

Atty