Re: Tingling and numb sensations

January 14, 2009

Hi Traci,

Yes I have. It is usually because my feet and hands are cold before I go

in. When I go out in the cold, and come back in, take off my gloves and shoes,

my hands get all red and tingle and go numb...same for my feet. I have

Raynauds. I've also been told I have neuropathy. Sometimes, I get

overwhelmed,

have so many things, it all runs into one. I also take Topamax and was told

some of the tingling may have been from that, so the Dr. decreased it to see

if it helped but it didn't.

Heidi in the frozen tundra of Mass.

" Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some

kind of battle. " Happy 2009

In a message dated 1/14/2009 6:20:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

lucydes29@... writes:

Hello,

I was just wondering if anyone else here with RA has experienced a

tingling sensation when taking warm to hot showers in the fingertips

and or toes? It is a frustrating feeling.

Thanks,

Traci

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January 14, 2009

Heidi and ,

I also have experienced the tingling sensations. I have RA and Fibro. Being cold

does seem to make it worse. Which is why I question as to why I live in the

arctics of Iowa.

Is ten below right now and supposed to be 25 below by morning. I can already

feel a flare coming on. Joints and muscles have been aching all day and an

excruciating headache. Maddening, as for the last couple weeks I have actually

been able to walk without the cane or walker. Seems like for every week that is

good I get two that are not.

I have an appointment with a new Rheumy on the 29th of this month. The one I

have been seeing canceled my last appointment because her child was sick. I have

not heard a word since. You would think she would at least return phone calls.

Grrrrr.

Until then I just continue to live on oxy, Lyrica, cymbalta, MTX and Humira. I

don't post often as depression, exhaustion and just not feeling well makes me

not very good company. I go to work, come home, sleep and then to it all over

the next day. However I do read your posts and keep you all in my prayers.

Vicki

Frozen in Arctic Iowa

January 14, 2009

That may be the little beads of water when you hold your hand towards the

nozzel, just a thought.

Stan

Seattle, Cloudy

-------------- Original message --------------

From: " lucydes29 " <lucydes29@...>

Hello,

I was just wondering if anyone else here with RA has experienced a

tingling sensation when taking warm to hot showers in the fingertips

and or toes? It is a frustrating feeling.

Thanks,

Traci

January 14, 2009

I get the tingling and numb sensations when I first wake up in the morning, when

I'm out in the cold for more then 10 mins at a time and in the shower. I have

RA and was thinking I might have some nerve damage or even reynaulds. But

haven't brought it up to my doc yet.

In the frozen glaciers of land

[ ] Tingling and numb sensations

Hello,

I was just wondering if anyone else here with RA has experienced a

tingling sensation when taking warm to hot showers in the fingertips

and or toes? It is a frustrating feeling.

Thanks,

Traci

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January 14, 2009

My sister, who does not have RA, has shingles. She's having a much

harder time with it than I did when I had it a few years ago. I think

maybe one reason is that it happened over Christmas, and she didn't

get immediately to a doctor. Anyway, I thought that it was interesting

that one of the meds she's taking for shingles is Lyrica.

Sue

On Jan 14, 2009, at 6:59 PM, Vicki wrote:

>

> Until then I just continue to live on oxy, Lyrica, cymbalta, MTX and

> Humira.

January 15, 2009

Hey Doreen!

I agree! the heat and humidity hurts me more than the frozen tundra I'm in

now. I can at least cover myself up, layer upon layer! The humidity causes

swelling, I hate it!

Heidi, in frozen snowy Mass!

" Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some

kind of battle. " Happy 2009

In a message dated 1/15/2009 8:55:45 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

mimi212@... writes:

Aw, (((((Vicki))Aw, (((((Vicki))<WBR>))) - Don't not post because you thin

company. Sometimes writing out how crappy we're feeling helps to

alleviate the crappy feeling. We're all here to help one another

through the good, the bad and the ugly. We'll take you in any way you

want to give.

Best of luck to you with the new Rheumy on the 29th. Keep us posted. I

pray you have better results with this one and you start feeling

better soon.

I have to wonder, group - am I some kind of weirdo? While the bitter

cold does make me ache, it almost feels like the cold dry air makes me

feel a little better in certain ways. The oppressive heat and humidity

that Florida is known for makes me feel more miserable. Just curious -

I value your opinions....I value your op

Heidi and ,

I also have experienced the tingling sensations. I have RA and Fibro.

Being cold does seem to make it worse. Which is why I question as to

why I live in the arctics of Iowa.

Is ten below right now and supposed to be 25 below by morning. I can

already feel a flare coming on. Joints and muscles have been aching

all day and an excruciating headache. Maddening, as for the last

couple weeks I have actually been able to walk without the cane or

walker. Seems like for every week that is good I get two that are not.

I have an appointment with a new Rheumy on the 29th of this month.

The one I have been seeing canceled my last appointment because her

child was sick. I have not heard a word since. You would think she

would at least return phone calls. Grrrrr.

Until then I just continue to live on oxy, Lyrica, cymbalta, MTX and

Humira. I don't post often as depression, exhaustion and just not

feeling well makes me not very good company. I go to work, come home,

sleep and then to it all over the next day. However I do read your

posts and keep you all in my prayers.

Vicki

Frozen in Arctic Iowa

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January 15, 2009

Aw, (((((Vicki))))) - Don't not post because you think you're not good

company. Sometimes writing out how crappy we're feeling helps to

alleviate the crappy feeling. We're all here to help one another

through the good, the bad and the ugly. We'll take you in any way you

want to give.

Best of luck to you with the new Rheumy on the 29th. Keep us posted. I

pray you have better results with this one and you start feeling

better soon.

I have to wonder, group - am I some kind of weirdo? While the bitter

cold does make me ache, it almost feels like the cold dry air makes me

feel a little better in certain ways. The oppressive heat and humidity

that Florida is known for makes me feel more miserable. Just curious -

I value your opinions.....Doreen