Hi all,
I know you're not my GP - but I was wondering if anyone has had this weird combination of symptoms. To be honest, I don't want to trouble my GP (and look like a malingerer) as I have been to see them a LOT recently (complications post c-section, referral for tonsillectomy).
Symptoms:
I get a burning, stabby pain in the same place in my back most days, I attributed it to a heavy handbag and poor sitting position, but now I am wondering if it's a nerve issue.
I get pins and needs a LOT, in both hands most nights (I do sleep on my hands), and in my legs when I sit on the floor. When my legs go numb (pre-pins and needles) they go REALLY numb, like I can't even feel the pressure of putting my foot on the floor.
General ache in my lower back/hips - I put this down to being a bit overweight, and generally a bit of out shape.
And, this is new, and the reason for my post: I recently feel like I'm standing on a heatpad, so the soles of my feet feel warm (it's actually quite nice especially in this weather). They are not warm to the touch, but it feels as if we have under-floor heating for a few minutes at a time. Obviously Dr Google suggests this is neuropathy, but I know Dr Google is never the bearer of good news.
Do I:
Go to the doctor and risk looking like a malingerer?
OR
Make some attempt to get fit and eat well, and see an osteopath to straighten myself out a bit?
Any thoughts would be welcomed.