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PN I assume is peripheral neuropathy. I have CRPS and weather brings on less sleep, increased pain and sensitivity, and winter is the worst, historically.
I am extremely sensitive to cold, whether it’s from the seasons or inside temperatures. I had to check out of an ER once because the pain from the extreme air conditioning cold after waiting a few hours was worse than what I went there for. I have to really watch my car heat and air year round. So winter is definitely worse. I keep gloves in all jacket pockets, and a bag of socks, gloves, and scarf stay in my car so I have extra warmth when needed. Extreme heat is uncomfortable too, but I wouldn’t describe it as the intense, internal pain I get from feeling frigid. Gabapentin has helped me tolerate the cold and heat extremes better, but I try to avoid being exposed for too long, as it takes a while for my body to recover.
Because of numb feet and poor balance, I must often take OTC Meclizine—it has the side effect of causing drowsiness.
I discovered MOOD nite cbd gummies. I take only 1/4 gummy so price is reasonable. Allow 12 hrs to wear off. Prior to this i took 1/2 of 3mg Flexeril muscle relaxant. Worked for about a yr.
Hi @pacodennis, You will notice that we moved your post to an existing discussion in the Neuropathy group here so that you can connect with @bmc149zinc, @bvw and @artscaping who have also posted about neuropathy and weather changes:
-- Neuropathy: Does your pain increase when the weather changes?:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/neuropathy-pain-and-changing-weather/
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy has some complementary and alternative treatments listed here that might be helpful.
-- https://www.foundationforpn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Complementary-and-Alternative-Treatments-Revised-2020-final.-1.pdf
Have you done any research for alternative treatments that might help?