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Stress and a flare....

CajunTiger
CajunTiger
I just got off the phone dealing with this succession I've been handling. A VERY stressful phone call.....then IMMEDIATELY the numbness/tingling started in my arms/legs. That's always my first sign of a flare.

So the quesion.....I know stress can lead to a flare, but have any of you had it come on so suddenly and clearly, like within one minute??

HUGS to all
deleted_user
deleted_user
Stress IS my Kicker...Stress Rules my World...Good or Bad Stress...has the Ability to bring me to my Knees...no matter How Good I am Feeling...I Avoid stress Like the Plague...but of course, there is No way to Completely Avoid it and Still be Living within your Life...

Take it very easy next few days...Centering Self...

Hugs Hon...
deleted_user
deleted_user
Ohhh yes. I remember having a stressful conversation with hubby about money and other things that were bothering me and then I felt it, aching in my neck and shoulders. I feel it happen almost immediately.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes is the answer to your question.
CajunTiger
CajunTiger
This is amazing....I've never paid attention like this before....this afternoon, I've had to nap, and now achy all over, hands hurting, lightheaded, nausea, etc....definitely in a flare....sudden and immediate....very crazy.

Thanks, all, for your answers. HUGS
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes. I used to think I was having a stroke...

When it happens sudden like that, I put my mind in it's happy place and concentrate on breathing deeply until the tingling at least passes. If I can't get over the hump, I take a soma or I'll be in bed for a few days.

I have things to do...