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this post was submitted on 30 Jun 2025
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That's utterly disappointing. I'm so sorry they're not taking you seriously and that it's such an uphill battle. I mean, it's obvious your body is telling you something is going on. You deserve better. Maybe that upcoming GP appointment will provide some answers or get you closer to a treatment option. Hope you're hanging in there okay, love, and that you're able to get some rest despite everything.
Thanks, but it's actually really starting to freak me out now. It just won't go away and this is even scarier than having cancer. I'm worried I could lose the use of my legs or something. And if it still hasn't resolved by Monday, I think I will have to cancel my upcoming foot surgery. it just doesn't feel safe at all getting this area injected with a load of local anaesthetic when I am having these problems.
I don't want to cause panic, but the tingling and pins as well as nothing out of the blood work makes me think this could be neurological. Maybe it's a nerve that is locked or wedged in?
I was thinking something similar. The tingling is spreading into my hands now. I think I'll phone the neurologist on Monday and ask for an appointment although god knows how long that will take. I don't have the energy to go and sit in the emergency department for 10 or more hours waiting to be seen. I've had this tingling feeling before, recently prior to and during migraines but it was just in one side and went away when the migraine did.
I hope you don't have to wait so long. Keep me posted on your progress!
Thanks.
I have some DIY B12 shots from ages ago and just injected myself with one in the hope it might help.
I hope it helps!
Definitely do what you think is best. Your comfort and care are the most important.
Thanks.