Nerves are like cables that carry electrical signals through your body, to and from your brain. Unfortunately sometimes the branches of these nerves may get injured or damaged Causing unusual sensations like tingling, burning or numbness Or severe pain and inflammation if a nerve gets pinched. Today we’re going to explore the common symptoms of nerve damage to watch out for, and I’ll also share some tips and remedies to help reverse and heal nerve damage.
Pins & Needles
The first Pins and needles in the extremities (parasthesia) symptom of nerve image of which is extremely common is pins and needles If you notice pins and needles sensation in your skin, Which may also feel like burning, stabbing or numbness in different parts of your body You are likely suffering with a type of nerve damage (neuropathy/parsathesia) This usually happens because of high blood sugars which damages the little blood vessels connected to the nerves Especially in feet, toes or hands.
Radiating Pain Down 1 Leg
Another symptom of nerve damage Pain that radiates down one leg (sciatica/femoral nerve pain) is pain that runs down one leg There are different large sensory nerves that run down the front, side and back of the leg. And these nerves are connected to your spine. Sometimes a disc in the spine can bulge outward and pinch or compress one of these nerves, Causing a sharp shooting pain that runs through the buttock and down one leg to the thigh. Depending on which nerve is pinched, the pain may be on the front, side or back and you may get numbness near your knee. In order to fix this problem speak with a physiotherapist about exercises that take pressure of the spine and allow the nerve to be released.
Vertigo (Vestibular Neuritis)
Another symptom of nerve problems is vertigo, If you suffer from bouts of vertigo, it may feel as though you or your surroundings are spinning. Sometimes a small calcium crystal in your inner ear may cause this, which sends incorrect nerve signals to the brain, Causing you to feel dizzy. Other times you may have an infection in your inner ear which is also affecting the vestibular branch of nerves. Both conditions are treatable.
Loss Of Smell/Taste
Losing your smell or taste may also be a sign of nerve issues There are also nerves that sit behind your sinuses called the olfactory nerves. These are our sensors to pick up different smells and aromas. If this nerve becomes damaged because of high blood sugars or a zinc deficiency, You may lose your ability to smell things properly, or you may experience phantom smells. (That aren’t actually there) As smell is connected to taste, this can also affect your ability to taste food normally.
Over/Under Sweating
Sweating too or too little much may also be related to certain types of nerve damage Your nervous system controls how much you sweat in order to keep your body temperature stable (36.5-37.3°C) However the nerves that control sweating are very sensitive to stress, emotions and hormones. An imbalance in the body can cause you to over sweat or under sweat. Benfotiamine a form of Vitamin B1 can be very helpful with this, as it helps to reset the balance between different parts of the nervous system.
Heart Palpitations
Autonomic nerves are involved with sending and receiving signals that control your heart beat and maintain its regular rhythm. If you have some type of autonomic nerve problem, you may experience palpitations, Where you feel a fluttering or a pounding sensation in your chest, that comes and goes, usually at night. This is often caused by a magnesium or a Vitamin B12 deficiency, because these are involved with nerve signalling.
Tremors Or Trembling Hands
Another common symptom of nerve damage is tremors that occur in the hands, head or central part of your body. Essential tremors are sometimes mistaken for Parkinson’s disease, but are usually caused by nerve damage due to a Vitamin E or B12 deficiency. To help prevent this problem, consuming B-vitamins can help, along with magnesium and caprylic acid.
Dribbling Urine
Dribbling urine is also a common enrve problem. There are also nerves involved with contracting and relaxing your bladder when you need to urinate. With nerve problems, you may dribble urine and not be able to “close the valve” tightly. Or you may have an urge to run to the bathroom very suddenly. People who consume lots of refined foods and sugars often suffer with this problem, Because the extra glucose (sugar) that is entering the blood causes nerve damage around the bladder and urinary system. This can also be caused by UTI or prostate enlargement (men) Wrist pain that radiates into the hand (carpal tunnel)
Wrist Pain
In the modern world, we tend to use our wrists and thumbs more frequently when holding cell phones, writing or using computers. This puts a physical strain on your wrist and causes inflammation that presses on the median nerve, Causing nerve pain, numbness, or tingling in the fingertips. And your grip strength may be weaker. Taking a vitamin B6 supplement can help to nourish this nerve to promote healing.
Pausing Breath During Sleep
If a loved one tells you that you stop and start breathing intermittently when you sleep, You likely have a Vitamin B1 deficiency which is causing problems with the phrenic nerve that controls your diaphragm and your breathing. You may overcome this by lowering your blood sugars and by consuming nutritional yeast to boost your Vitamin B1 intake.
