Oh the Nerve!

Ok, I am pretty sure that in general, we can all agree that Fibromyalgia is a real PAIN!

Today, for whatever odd and infuriating reason, the random nerve pain associated with my case of Fibromyalgia is causing significant issues. I am used to my knees and elbows hurting, especially when the weather is going to change, but today my right foot - just the right one - feel like it has a burn on it and is actually kinda puffy. Unless I managed to put only my right foot on a bed of hot coals while I was sleeping and there are no external indications that I did...I would seriously think that I had if I didn't know better.

While I don't know if there is a specific name for this kind of nerve pain, I will actually experience it in my hands as well. Its always the soles of my feet and the palms of my hands. If I am not putting pressure on them its just a light throbbing tender feeling, but the minute I try to walk or pick up something (heaven forbid it be my coffee mug) the pain becomes scorching and shoots up the limb.

I was diagnosed with Raynaud's Syndrome when I was only 15 and was having surgery on one foot to remove a bone spur but usually that only causes issues with circulation to my hands and feet. While its annoying, I find it amusing too. It will be 100 degrees outside and my hands and feet will be ice cold and purple. Sometimes I get these funky purple blotches on my legs too. It freaks people out, but I have gotten used to it. While I do not have a massive problem with my Raynaud's, I would imagine that because it is a circulatory issue, it would be something to keep an eye on if it persists for long periods. When my feet do get super cold like this I know that circulation is poor so I get up and walk around or massage my feet after putting them in socks. I have had them so cold that it is excruciating to even take a shower! For those who do not have this issue, I would equate the sensation to the way your hands feel after playing or working in the snow for several hours and then putting them in warm water to try warming them up. FIRE!!!

Ok, so now that I have raged about the NERVE my body has to put me through such rediculous pain, I am going to try and finish this homework assignment. Thankfully my hands are working this week!

Rachel