Re: Welcome Kathy/Numb legs

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Kathy;

Recently I am having more numbness that stays

even through the night; I wake up and don't feel my

legs feet hands or arms; shake them to know they are

still there. It's not just the lower extremities

either! Up to my shoulders and up my thighs! I am

finding though my circulation is getting worse, feet

and legs to knees stay iceey cold no matter temps out

side; and I don't feel it; I don't know they are cold.

.. don't know where my feet are unless I look at them.

It isn't safe to drive anymore! I have same trouble

with my hands so hand contols won't work for me

either.

I found my massage therapist makes a difference

and she calls it a kneeding massage. . she " pulls

down the blood flow " to the feet. She says immediatley

they warm up and I start feeling them again! I cna't

afford her as often as i need itthough but I do try to

get a good deep tissue massage a couple times a month

if I can. We will be putting in a hot tub/whirlpool. .

with strong jets which will keep nerves manually

stimulated. . to keep muscles alive longer. . .this is

the one things I found that helps me the most!

WARNING: Deep tissue massage becomes a necessity not a

luxury once you try it;LOL and you must be a water

drinker or become one when getting deep tissue

massage. Deep tissue amssage releases toxins in to

system and you must drink water to flush or you will

be sore and ache and hurt severely! Much better

benefit if you hydrate ssytem prior to amssage. . and

drink to flush after. I also soak in hot epsom salts

water with aromatherapy scents, immediatley after

massage too.

Welcome to the group and glad you found us! Hope this

helps. ~~~~~Libby

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