Ruthy I don’t know if I suffer from CPSP. I suspect I do, to some degree, but possibly not. You see, I suffer from a condition which has either never been reported, or doesn’t exist… I call it an anomaly, and I think stroke survivors are full of stories of the unexplained.
Every 3 days a nerve in my foot flares up, and hurts. The nerve in question is the medial dorsal cutaneous nerve on my affected side (right). This is a chronic condition which has been going on for 6 months. The pain used to be so bad, that I would not be able to walk on that foot, so I would barely be able to get to the loo on those days. What is stunning is that the nerve is inflamed one day, then totally settled for the next two days. This cycle repeats like clockwork. Below I reproduce an emergency treatment list that I refer to in times of crisis.
Now for the twist. 2-3 weeks ago I discovered grounding. The claims were spectacular and there were many success stories and theories as to what is going on during the electrical process of grounding. I tried it with an open mind. After a few day a Hallux day manifested, and I was surprised that I could manage 18 laps of my patio (360 steps). The following Hallux day I managed 20 laps. I continued grounding, a process which was far more complex than I predicted, since there were serious detox symptoms accompanying each grounding session. Indeed I had to start out by grounding myself for an hour or two per day. The science behind grounding is amazing. I will not go into it here, except to say that it certainly does address inflammation, and more. Most of my problems are electrical in nature, and involve my nerves, which are having to forge a totally new somatosensory cortex (my arm itself was remapped to a different part of my brain via an old school Chinese method).. but those are a different story for a different day!!
Hallux Day Remedies (Medial dorsal cutaneous nerve)
• PhotoBioModulation (can accelerate nerve regeneration, presenting an increase in the number of myelinated fibres and a better lamellar organization of myelin sheath, besides improvement of electrophysiological function, immunoreactivity, decrease of inflammation, pain, and the facilitation of neural regeneration, release of growth factors, increase of vascular network and collagen)
• Maintain blood flow (provides nutrients oxygen and glucose which nerve cells use to create energy. Removes waste from nerves creating a clean environment for them to function. Promotes new nerve cell growth). Tyme essential oil is excellent for boosting circulation.
• Tart Cherry juice (contains anthocyanins which reduce inflammation and oxidative stress)
• Copaiba (a natural oil resin extracted from the trunks of trees in the genus Copaifera, native to South America, particularly in the Amazon rainforest. Known for its versatile benefits and uses, copaiba oil has been used for centuries in traditional medicine by indigenous peoples). It has beta-caryophyllene (binds to CB2 receptors) a compound known for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic and antioxidant properties.
• Benfotiamine (a fat-soluble derivative of thiamine (vitamin B1), known for its improved bioavailability compared to regular thiamine.) It has shown potential benefits for supporting nerve health, including the repair and maintenance of the myelin sheath.
• Helichrysum oil contains fat soluble compounds like acetophenones and terpenoids which support the nervous system and aid with nerve degeneration
• Rosemary (Essential Oil: used medicinally to support the nervous system and relieve neuropathic pain: Neuroprotective properties can help control pain and prevent nervous system changes caused by nerve injury. The most abundant compound in rosemary, carnosic acid, can help mitigate damage to nervous system tissue and manage neurodegenerative disorders)
• iTeraCare wand (terahertz frequency waves enhance hydrogen bond vibrations leading to openings between DNA strands. This triggers the DNA Damage Response DDR and a reaction that upregulates genes (P53) and pathways that guard your genome)
• Honey (a natural substance with many medicinal properties, including antibacterial, antihypertensive, hepatoprotective, and hypoglycaemic effects. Flavonoids, in honey, can reduce neuroinflammation by decreasing the production of free radicals and proinflammatory cytokine)
• Water (It is critical to stay hydrated throughout the day to reduce inflammation and avoid triggering pain receptors. Water activates the parasympathetic nervous system)
• Medical CBD (anti-inflammatory properties, reducing anxiety by quelling inflammation in the brain and nerves)
• NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) Lentils, beans, bananas (a cysteine donor that helps synthesize glutathione, an antioxidant that helps reduce hydrogen peroxide and hydroperoxides. Also controls glutamate, a neurotransmitter, and reduces inflammation and damage caused by oxidative stress)
• Ginger (the active compound gingerol may help with nerve pain and inflammation. Ginger may prevent nerves from making certain prostaglandins, which can ease pain and discomfort)
• Nerve flossing (or nerve gliding, is a technique used to mobilize irritated or compressed nerves. It gently stretches and releases tension aiming to “slide” the nerve within its sheath to improve its mobility and reduce pain or discomfort caused by nerve impingement)
• Qigong Meditation (Mindfulness and focused attention are used to enhance awareness, improve concentration, improve blood circulation, cultivating a state of mental clarity and calm. Breath control is used to enhance the body’s natural energy flow.)