If you’re living with diabetes and have experienced a tingling, burning sensation in your hands or feet, you may be suffering from diabetic nerve pain.
Diabetic nerve pain or “damaged nerves” are a result of an injury or disease. The restriction of blood flow to the damaged nerves leads to the chronic, debilitating pain. Nerve pain can make doing the simplest things very painful.
Gluten has become a household name everywhere you look. It’s typically a hot topic of discussion around the dinner table, in the news and even at the local market.
More often than not, the same question is always asked — what is gluten?
It’s a protein found in wheat, barley, rye and oats. You may have eaten gluten this morning with a bowl of cereal, oatmeal or toast. Though it’s not visible, the protein can cause more harm than good to individuals with a sensitivity.
Pain comes in many shapes and sizes, especially when we’re talking about peripheral neuropathy or nerve pain. It’s common to experience pain in the arms, hands, legs or feet and feel a tingling, burning or stabbing sensation that won’t stop.
However, there are many other symptoms to nerve pain that can trigger the onset of chronic pain. First, let’s take a closer look at peripheral neuropathy.
Yikes, stress!
At one time or another, we have all succumbed to the dreaded, awful pains of STRESS! It can be an everyday occurrence for some, especially those learning to manage chronic nerve pain.
Is there a way to beat stress and come out on top? Even if we can’t live without it completely, there are ways to manage and live with stress successfully.
Time and time again, you’re reminded to drink plenty of water throughout the day.
In fact, it’s recommended that individuals drink eight 8-oz of water every day. Is it possible? Yes. Do we actually do it? Probably not.
Pain is just a figment of your imagination, right?
Well, yes and no. Pain is perceived differently from one individual to the next. How you react to pain will vary. For those tortured by chronic nerve pain, it can consume every waking hour and minute.
But, what if you could take your mind off the pain for just a second? Could you do it?
Summer is officially here! Are you ready to have some fun?
Of course you are! There’s no need to limit yourself, even if you’re living with nerve pain. The following activities are designed to help increase strength and flexibility, and improve your overall health.
Who’s ready to eat healthy?
Let’s not all raise our hands at once. The truth is eating healthy or maintaining a proper diet to help reduce nerve pain and limit additional health concerns can be challenging. But, this doesn’t mean the fun of eating our favorite foods and snacks has to go away all together.
If we adjust our meals and snacks slightly, we can enjoy the pleasures of eating healthy.
Do I dare ask the question — what has you stressed? For the purpose of this blog and the time (mere seconds) you have to spare, these are some of the leading stress conducers that come to mind. Feel free to toss in your favorites.
Don’t let your pain become the main attraction this Fourth of July! After all, it’s the firework show that should take center stage.
This holiday prepare yourself and family to manage your nerve pain successfully. Before you panic and think “I can’t enjoy the day,” remember, little modifications here and there can make a difference.
Consider the following tips as you prepare to embark on this year’s celebrations.