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Old Apr 19, 2021, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Soupe du jour View Post
My husband procured an appointment for me with a neurologist that is also associated with a physical rehab. I must say that the tingling/numbness I experience in bed has gotten to me, psychologically. It's been nearly every night (in bed) for many weeks now. It's been months since it started, though in the beginning it was only occasional, or so minor that I looked past it. I can't help but wonder if a fall down my sister-in-law's wooden spiral stairs, back in September 2020, played a part. Since then, perhaps I aggravated it repeatedly during the move prep and moves. Or so I think that might be part of the issue. Who knows. Maybe it's something else.

My husband agrees with me that I likely have a slightly concerning case of high pain threshold and tolerance. Way too often I accidentally injure myself and basically either don't notice or charge forward as if the injuries are nothing. Burns, cuts, contusions, etc, I usually just keep going. Often what would seem to cause a lot of pain for some, doesn't as much, for me. For example, when my husband hurts himself, it's as if 911 needs to be called. The same injury for me, and not much. Fact is, it's hard to compare pain from one person to another. This same thing can apply to psychological pain...something I have also, at times, endured more than a person's fair share of, when seemingly others might not have. Anyway, I'll be getting my situation looked at. Hopefully the doc won't want to order an MRI, or the like. If so, I might just have to wait until I finally get insured. I hate MRIs! I've had about five of them in the past, plus CT scan, PET scan, and several EEGs. Gosh, I really didn't want to need a neurologist again!

I hope you find a resolution to the numbness and tingling. For me, it would disturb my sleep to have those sensations going on.

I'm the same way with pain tolerance- and my husband is as you've described yours. Most women I know are wired for higher pain levels than most men I know are.
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