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Q: Numbness ... Is This From Back Pain?
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Stray Light
New User
I have a little bit of lower back pain, a little bit of right shoulder & neck pain. When I say "a little", I mean it just annoys me from time to time but I can go jogging, sit, stand, basic yoga...etc. with no problems... Anyways, for about 1 week now I have been feeling a numbness in my left foot & hand -- meaning from tips of toes to around the ankle area - and the tips of my fingers to around my wrist area. I don't know if numbness is even the word to describe the feeling it's almost as if my hand & foot are about to go to sleep - no burning or pins & needles feelings.
At first I thought I had a blood clot and even went to the doctor and had a ultrasound done - they said I had great veins & circulation - and then they looked at me like I was crazy & making up stuff. yikes!
I just started having anxiety too ... just last Tuesday (1 week ago) my family doctor put me on Wellbutrin, and on that day I wasn't feeling that numbness (or whatever is going on with my limbs) I almost feel like the Wellbutrin has been worse, I don't feel any better either from the anxiety.
I don't know if I am stressed out or what... I'm getting ready to move to Chicago for a new job - by myself. I am very excited about this! Maybe I'm stressing over this... ok I know this last part belongs in the depression/ anxiety thread.
If anyone can help me or have any advice I would greatly be appreciative!
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Replies(4)
The Ginger 1
Supporter
Hi Stray Light ..
How are you feeling today ? Stress can cause lots of different problems, with backs and numbness, so what I can to do for you, is split this topic in both Back pain and Stress and axniety forums ... as it maybe related in both.
You take care, and relax
Ginger
How are you feeling today ? Stress can cause lots of different problems, with backs and numbness, so what I can to do for you, is split this topic in both Back pain and Stress and axniety forums ... as it maybe related in both.
You take care, and relax
Ginger
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metalcrystal
Experienced User
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Stray Light
New User
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| Stray light, I agree with Ginger, I often get numbness in my extemities from back problems. Have you ever seen a chiropractor? I think this would help. You are probably tensing up from stress. That causes muscle pain. You are going to LOVE Chicago! I grew up there and just went to visit last week. My daughter is moving there this Fall, too.
Wellbutrin is a really good med, give it some time, but if it makes the anxiety worse, which sometimes they can , talk to your doc about a different kind. It is really common to try different meds before you find the right one for you, or maybe the dosage needs adjusting. |
I just started seeing a Chiropractor for about 2 weeks now... Ive had about 4 sessions... when she pushes on particular spots on my lower back, I just want to cry, it hurts so bad. I asked about herniated (sp?) disc and spinal problems... but she doesn't think it is any of those. So far I feel a tiny bit better after each session... I would rather feel a "tiny" bit better than no improvements at all. Also, Ive been doing stretches & an ice pack on my lower back - I think these help.
thanks for the advice!
I can't wait for Chicago!!!
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The Ginger 1
Supporter
Hey guys ....
thanks Metalcrystal ... you're advise is spot on ... glad we had the chance to work together at long last... 
Stray Light ..... go careful with Chiropractors, I don't want to speak bad about them, but sometimes all you need is gentle excersises, small movements, rocking motions and holding positions, to strengthen the muscles surrounding the area, Chiropractors can at times 'aggravate' the area, and then inflame it, which causes the restriction with movement, cos it's tensed up.
Stress again, targets an area, and then tenses, causing pain, sometimes in the shoulders, arms legs and of course, backs ...
I hope you can see this pattern, and hope you can learn to relax, and become stress free ...
As for Chicago .... I've never been to the US, and hopefully one day I will visit ..... and love it as much as you guys ...
You both take care, and speak to you again real soon
Ginger
thanks Metalcrystal ... you're advise is spot on ... glad we had the chance to work together at long last...
Stray Light ..... go careful with Chiropractors, I don't want to speak bad about them, but sometimes all you need is gentle excersises, small movements, rocking motions and holding positions, to strengthen the muscles surrounding the area, Chiropractors can at times 'aggravate' the area, and then inflame it, which causes the restriction with movement, cos it's tensed up.
Stress again, targets an area, and then tenses, causing pain, sometimes in the shoulders, arms legs and of course, backs ...
I hope you can see this pattern, and hope you can learn to relax, and become stress free ...
As for Chicago .... I've never been to the US, and hopefully one day I will visit ..... and love it as much as you guys ...
You both take care, and speak to you again real soon
Ginger
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