hand / foot problems

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Hi,

I'm having some serious problems with the pads (? not sure regarding english

word for it) in my hand and feet again. The problem started a few years ago

during ABX treatment for Lyme, gradually improved but now it suddenly is back

and getting worse quickly. I haven't been taking my Buhner herbs for the last 2

months or so, not sure if that has anything to do with it.

Any light pressure on the pads of my hand/fingers or feet/toes makes the tissue

(or blood?) inside disappear. When the pressure is removed the tissue doesn't

bounce back, leaving semi-permanent wrinkles on the inside of my hand and

fingers. Handling small tools spoon/knife etc. or standing on a hard floor is

quite painful and damages the tissue beneath the skin, it leaves markings that

remain visible for many hours at least. Even without any pressure applied the

hand and feet feel a bit painful, itchy.

I have similar problems with the skin/connective tissue elsewhere on my body,

but the hand and feet are the worst.

I'm guessing this may be some kind of electrolyte problem (my blood pressure is

on the low side but generally seems OK), leaky blood vessels or maybe a heart

problem (insufficient pressure under certain conditions?). Or maybe the

connective tissue in the pads is seriously damaged by the Borrelias? I have had

very bad fingernail condition over the last years (large white spots, ridges,

brittle nails etc.), and the fingers of my right hand are very cold (about room

temperature I guess) since at least a few weaks.

Does anyone recognize this problem or have an idea what is wrong? I'm planning

to visit my MD after the weekend, but he is usually clueless for Lymie problems.

Some suggestions what to check or test (blood test?) could help.