Depending on how I sit or bend I get this icy cold feeling at the nape of my neck, its really bad, at the same time my legs go numb and cold. I have peripheral neuropathy but they have not told me what type I have. Can you help?
Icy cold at the nape of my neck?
Question posted by angel04 on 14 Dec 2012
Last updated on 14 December 2012
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Hello angel04,
Welcome to the site.
Alternative Names: Peripheral neuritis; Neuropathy - peripheral; Neuritis - peripheral
Peripheral neuropathy Symptoms
Symptoms depend on the nerve that is damaged. Symptoms also depend on whether the damage affects one nerve, several nerves, or the whole body.
PAIN AND NUMBNESS
Tingling or burning in the arms and legs may be an early sign of nerve damage. These feelings often start in your toes and feet. You may have deep pain. This often happens in the feet and legs.
You may lose feeling in your legs and arms. Because of this, you may not notice when you step on something sharp. You may not notice when touch something that is too hot or cold. You may not know when you have a small blister or sore on your feet.
MUSCLE PROBLEMS
Damage to the nerves can make it harder to control muscles. It can also cause weakness. You may notice problems moving a part of your body. You may fall because your legs buckle. You may trip over your toes.
Doing tasks such as buttoning a shirt may be harder. You may also notice your muscles twitch or cramp. Your muscles may become smaller.
PROBLEMS WITH BODY ORGANS
People with nerve damage may have problems digesting food. You may feel full or bloated and have heartburn after eating only a little food. Sometimes you may vomit food that has not been digested well. You may have either loose stools or hard stools. Some people have problems swallowing.
Damage to the nerves to your heart may cause you to feel lightheaded, or faint, when you stand up.
Angina is the warning chest pain for heart disease and heart attack. Nerve damage may "hide" this warning sign. You should learn other warning signs of a heart attack. They are sudden fatigue, sweating, shortness of breath, nausea, and vomiting.
OTHER SYMPTOMS OF NERVE DAMAGE
Sexual problems. Men may have problems with erections. Women may have trouble with vaginal dryness or orgasm.
Some people may not be able to tell when their blood sugar gets too low.
Bladder problems. You may leak urine. You may not be able to tell when your bladder is full. Some people are not able to empty their bladder.
You may sweat too much. This may happen when the temperature is cool, when you are at rest, or at other unusual times.
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Take care,
Thank you for your reply, however you do not mention the cold icy feeling at the nape of my neck, can you elaborate on this particular feeling please. Thank you angel04
Muscle spasms make it difficult for the blood to flow , therefore it makes it hard for blood to circulate. This is all I know.
All the best,
Thank you, masso, you truly nailed neuropathy with your description! Great job, my friend.
To Angel04, I also have neuropathy and have those weird cold sensations, like cold drops of water are dripping on my entire body. At first I thought our roof was leaking, no kidding, I really did. Then I realised that tis just part of fibromyalgia and neuropathy. I wish you the best and you may want to see a neurologist, if you have not already.
Mac
You are most welcome.-
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