I’m not sure what is happening but another pain attack just started on my left foot, kind of under the 4th toe joint. This is the third painful attack in three days; I don’t think I’ve ever experienced this before. Once again, it’s super painful but the duration is longer than normal so the pain actually builds intensity. I’m popping Tylenol pills like candy at this point, hoping I can head off the eventual increase in pain intensity that lasts 24+ hours.
Aaarrrggg! Another stab of pain just hit and it felt like it lasted over five seconds. Usually the pain subsides until the next attack but this time, the pain is so intense that it lingers on so that spot is in constant pain. I’m not sure what to do. I’m afraid to massage the spot too hard since the last two times I got a blood blister. Unlike a kidney transplant, I don’t think there is any way to mitigate this. It’s sad, but I can’t remember back to when I was not living with this numbness and pain.
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Fortunately, I was able to fall asleep pretty quickly and the pain was gone when I woke up at 3:30 am (still can’t sleep the night).
Life with chronic diseases 