Monday, October 13, 2008

Numb Toe

I admit I'm abit Kiasu when it comes to anything felt wrong about body. I had a numb toe for abt 2 days and went to see a doctor le because after reading up from the internet, the more I felt scared as it mentioned regarding abt the spinal cord. Spinal cord is so so so important so it's best to consult the doctor and get an explanation for my condition. Yes indeed, a damaged nerve in the toe due to high impact pressure exerted on 5th Lumba of spinal cord (which is where most amt of body weight exert upon). So I think what really causes my toe to go numb this time (red alert) partially because for the past 1 week overseas I've been carrying alot of heavy things most of the time. So this is the catalyst. Dr Chan explained to me so at least I understand and at least have a peace of mind finally otherwise will think of all kinds of bad scenerios. That's why I like to consult him. And I've changed the usual doctor I have been visited since young which is near my house. I'm really glad to be able to get to know such a doctor and he teaches me new things (e.g. life lessons besides science).

Yes, nothing serious abt my numb toe and soon will recover after the damaged nerve has been repaired. And really, he prescribed Vit B12 to me for nerve repair (just like what I've read up previously). Besides, I have to start taking note to maintain a good posture.

I'm so not used to it but got to try in order not to become an 'old lady' at such a young age.

I read up more abt vit B1 just now and realised that I could be really suffering an insufficiency of it. And it could be due to long term veganism. i admit that from the day I started to pay attention to my diet in order to lose weight, I cut down alot on meat and diet bulk mainly veg n fruits. This could result the decreased abilty of the body to absorb vit B. Why I think so it's because I have crack lips but actually not that serious la. At times I feel tired easily too but more apparent when my period is coming or here. Lastly, it's because of my numb toe now. Hence I seriously need to make changes to my diet. That is to increase the amt of meat intake but does not include taking in those fatty meat.

Yes, and I have learnt something new! ^_^