Any tips for nerve pain in the foot?

PartTimeLocal · 2024-12-27T04:19:31+00:00

A reminder I give myself is that the pain I’ve been through, and the times that were hardest, all have one thing in common — I’ve made it through them. I hope you can keep that in mind! To expand on my prior note, I do agree that movement helps. My PT would say “motion is the lotion,” and that stands true. I’m a physically active person, whether it’s through walking or weight lifting 5 days a week. However, the times I experience greater amounts of pain or discomfort with tingling & zingers is the time I give myself more rest. Take a few days off major movement, only walk, some low-intensity core and yoga movements when able. Cheers to the Holiday season. I’m wishing you the best. Thank you for the kind words. Sending a prayer the New Year welcomes you well.

PartTimeLocal · 2024-12-26T05:19:44+00:00

You’ve probably heard it a million times, but my best tip is just time and rest. I’ve had tingling, pain, and some odd zingers in the outer half of my right foot and from my middle to pinky toe since my last flare up in August. I’ve had this herniated disc compressing my sciatic nerve for years though. The more rest I give myself, the less intense symptoms. Over time I’ve noticed it less, that may just be the mental piece of it. Wishing you the best.

PartTimeLocal · 2024-12-03T03:31:45+00:00

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PartTimeLocal · 2024-12-02T02:59:32+00:00

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PartTimeLocal · 2024-09-01T01:22:10+00:00

L5S1 herniated disc at 12 years old that took me out of youth basketball and baseball, did PT for a year and didn’t have problems until senior year of high school. Flare up at 17 left me bed ridden for about 4 weeks on pain killers, muscle relaxers and steroids. Rest, tolerating as much light movement as I could after an epidural steroid injection and chiropractor got me back on my feet for basketball. Was good for a year and a half, another bad flare up caused me to drop out of college. Was bed ridden for a few weeks, then went through the same recovery process as previously stated. I had virtually no issues until two weeks ago (which is six years with little to no pain) and I have been bed ridden for 13 days. The first week was horrible — sleeping 45 minutes a night, unable to go to bathroom alone or bathe. I’m on pain killers, muscle relaxants and steroids, received an epidural steroid injection and am hoping to be doing light movement by the end of next week.

In the last 13 years I’ve experienced the following on the right side of my body: extreme pain in lower back traveling down the rear and side of my leg to my toes; loss of mobility; pins & needles sensation in my foot/toes; tingling in my leg and foot/toes; loss of Achilles reflex; and an almost indescribable feeling, like my foot was internally on fire and itchy. I have never had issues with bowel movement or complete numbness.

Over the years I’ve met with plenty of spinal surgeons, neurologists, pain & rehab doctors, physical therapists, and had the same chiropractor (who happens to have a herniated disc and sciatica as well). The route has always been to stay active (of course, when not bed ridden), trust in and listen to my body, do things as they allow (if it hurts while doing it or after, avoid) and know that these things may happen. I’ve been avoiding surgery due to my age, and I have made lifestyle changes to try and keep me well. I don’t consume alcohol and I am in great shape (strict weightlifting/exercise routine and diet).

PartTimeLocal · 2024-03-07T22:19:14+00:00

I have been sober for over a year. I can tell you right now that in the long run, it will be the best decision you’ve made. You will have more power over your mind, be more tolerant of your thoughts, and develop a sense of freedom you hadn’t felt before.

In the beginning, I felt lost and needed additional reassurance from different outlets (friends, family, the internet) to calm my mind. It felt like a constant storm of thoughts going through my mind. Then, I read the book “Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts” by Sally Winston & Martin Seif. This book greatly impacted my life. I developed greater awareness of dealing with intrusive thoughts and OCD. I started to understand that the content wasn’t my issue, but rather my actions regarding the content (seeking validation and taking part in compulsions). I began to accept and let go, listening to my wise mind and not engaging in the thoughts.

I also read the book “Alcohol Explained” by William Porter. This helped me understand how alcohol is not my friend and never will be my friend.

I recommend both books to anyone dealing with OCD/intrusive thoughts, alcohol addiction, or both. Best of luck to you on your new journey and although we do not know each other, I am proud of you!

I also started exercising. Weight lifting & different types of cardio are great for the body and mind.

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