Today, my sciatica is so bad that my feet feel like they have frostbite, I don't know what to do. Getting older sucks. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, despite living healthy and being only 40, I have such pathologically cold feet that I can only ever be comfortable while either having them on a hot water bottle or taking a vigorous walk. Everything else feels about as cosy as standing in ice water. FML
Today, I have both gout and diabetic neuropathy, meaning my feet are both too numb to feel pain while also being too painful to walk. It is not a fun sensation. Not at all. FML
Today, at the age of 14, my neck, back, and feet take turns setting themselves on fire if I stand up for too long. FML
Today, I took a pretty nasty fall on the ice and made noises similar to the ones my dad makes when he's in pain. I am officially becoming old. FML
Today, an old lady steamrolled over my foot with her wheelchair, then laughed as she slowly rolled away, leaving my toes in ruins. FML
Today, I thought I'd wear my snow boots so I wouldn't slip on the ice at work. I crashed my car because I can't feel the pedals with my boots on. FML
Today, at the age of 30, I was diagnosed with both sciatica and ADHD. I don't know whether to feel really old, or really young. FML
Today, I was crossing the street and did a full on faceplant. The reason? I pinched a nerve in my foot a couple of days ago, and now it’s completely useless. It’s like walking around with a dead foot. I think I’d be better off hopping on one. FML
Today, I sneezed so hard that I threw my back out. Now my back is in agonizing pain, and I can barely walk. FML
Today, it was so cold that I had to put slippers over my slippers. FML
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Alan Staff 59
Sometimes I'm high when adding the titles, so toes with frostbite made me think of Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing.
Marcella1016 32
Who is Edmund Hillary?
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RichardPencil 32
Put on some fluffy, warm socks? And then go see a doctor.
poopface82 25
OP lives in the US. People get shot here for trying to obtain medical care.
Marcella1016 32
Who is Edmund Hillary?
RichardPencil 32
Who is the first white person to climb Mt. Everest and make a big deal out of it? I'll take Potent Potables for $800, Mayim.
Alan Staff 59
Sometimes I'm high when adding the titles, so toes with frostbite made me think of Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing.
RichardPencil 32
Alan, we can't see your witty titles on the mobile app. We are missing out! Just when I think FOMO is irrational, here's a case where it's real. Occasionally, I'll come here on the desktop site and see your titles. Please fix the mobile app.
Chazzster 32
I have neuropathy in my hands and feet from chemo (I am a cancer survivor). I have found that CBD topical cream on my feet (and hands) gives me some relief. It’s legal in all states. I also found some of the thickest and warmest socks I could find and wear them all the time. I sympathize with you. Keep trying to find things that help. Nothing makes it all go away, but there are things that help. Do be sure to see a neurologist.
angeleyes0724 10
The only thing that has made a dent in the neuropathy from my sciatica is regular visits to a chiropractor (shop around, I found one where I live that charges $25 no insurance) and Lyrica if you can get to a Dr