Hi,
2015 I ruptured my ACL playing soccer. I underwent a reconstruction 3mths later which led to severe complications and ended up on 24 tablets a day due to my Saphenous and Femoral nerve being damaged and 3 Neuromas formed. I went to many different specialties to try to fix the problem and finally after 3 years found a genuine surgeon in another state who took me on, A plastic and Neuro surgeon amputated my Saphenous nerve beside my knee which permanently numbed my leg but also relieved 80% of the excruciating burning feeling and weakness I had.
As a consequence of my body being under stress, chronic fatigue and influence of prescription medication I developed Fybromialgia, Hyperalgesia and Allodynia, my stomach doesn’t absorb most nutrients anymore and I was unable to work or live a normal life.
I started having unusual problems such as a vibrating feeling in my leg and stomach which felt like my mobile phone was in my leg on silent and it was ringing. Turned out I was low on B12 I started to receive injections 3 or so a week apart and then once every 2 mths and symptoms went away but still chronic fatigue and pain 8-10.
After doing some more research on Fibromyalgia I asked my Gp if I could try a coarse of injections once a week for 6 weeks and found my fatigue went and my pain as well. I got a blood test done to check levels and was up to 1500 my life is almost back to how I was before the injury and diagnosis of Fibromyalgia, I do 5 very easy physio exercises every night on the floor and also as much as I love it found coffee to be one of the main culprits for muscle pain and since keep away from it.
As I have read there is no known cure or medication for Fibromyalgia and very little known studies into effective treatments, for me I have found these 3 steps a lifesaver.
Allodynia and Hyperalgesia I’m still trying to get through and keeping strong the feeling of having a blue bottle in my leg isn’t cool but luckily it changes to numbness or feeling like sticky tape is on my leg. I feel this all day everyday but after having it for 3.5 years I’m kind of used to it and keep as busy as I can.
7 mths since my operation I’m hoping the nerve pain and Hyperalgesia and Allodynia settle and hope my storey helps someone
