Why do I feel like my sensation has lessened?

@macaroli
You may want to see a neurologist for testing and a psychologist. The neurologist can do a full neurological evaluation to determine what testing would be helpful for diagnosis.

It would be a struggle to bring myself to either. That's who I am. Another issue to stress over and do nothing about.

Not an answer to your question, but I'm kind of curious about why have you had repeated strikes to your head and neck? Do you do sportfencing?

It is because I self-harm.

Sorry to hear that, I really don't have anything helpful to say but offering best wishes

I’ve read that as we age (Of course I don’t know if you fit into the eligible age group; I do. ) we lose some of our sense of touch. Just like our eyesight and hearing dull. But that’s one of the reasons we are more apt to burn ourselves in too hot water in a bath or shower. We just don’t feel it so much.

I'll 80 next year. Yes, a friend who of similar to me told me that he lost his sense of smell a few years ago

The same article which I’ve already quoted said that when older people’s sense of touch diminishes, they tend to drop things more. I’ve noticed that in the last several years and attributed it to the stroke I had 8 years ago. But maybe not.

@macaroli, as you know this type of self-injury is a harmful way to cope with emotional pain, sadness, anger and stress.

Self-injury may bring a brief sense of calm and a release of physical and emotional tension. However, some people find the release is usually followed by guilt and shame and the return of painful emotions. Is this the case for you?

Do you have a friend or family member who knows about your self-harm? Do you see a therapist to help find strategies to cope?

I do the same thing. Recently having several health issues out if nowhere. mri found brain bleed and have to see neurosurgeon. Its deep and in the sensory area.

I suddenly started having all kinds of issues. Kidney, liver, gi, neurological, heart attacks. Stroke symptoms. Headaches.

I already see a psychiatrist but suddenly my anxiety has skyrocketed. I get angry easier, feel hopeless...

My vision has changed and my balance is off sometimes. When I'm stressed i cant even speak correctly. Now I speak low, slow and mumble.

I see neurosurgeon for followup to see if there are any more changes.

I also now have to see urologist, cardiologist, rheumatologist, gastrointerologist.

I feel like a child again cutting and now hitting my head so hard ill have giant knots. I can't deal with the stress in my life. I was getting violent so I started taking it out on myself, not the man causing my pain. Clearly he needs to go, but now I'm in a horrible position where I need help with the kids and babysitters. I have a very small support system. I feel helpless.