Neuropathic pain of endometriosis: arms, legs...

Hi, it's Floriane here, founder of the Lab de l'Endo.

Today, we dive into a symptom that is talked about a little less: neuropathic pain related to endometriosis.

If you're wondering what it is, rest assured, you're not the only one.

Imagine regularly experiencing burning sensations, electric shocks, tingling, which turn into episodes where you can't even move, and which are also linked to areas that seem to have no connection with your uterus. Beyond the pain, it's often the confusion and fear that are expressed by women who suffer from these pains.  

Yes, this is indeed the reality for some of us. These pains, often enigmatic and difficult to explain, can turn our daily lives into an obstacle course. But why does endometriosis, this already quite complex disease, also make us experience these strange sensations?

In this article, we will dissect this phenomenon together, understand its origins, and above all, I will share with you my tips and those of the community to tame them. Because yes, even in the darkest moments, we can find glimmers of hope and solutions to lighten our daily lives. 

Why does endometriosis cause these neuropathic pains, which are so poorly understood?  

These pains are the result of a nervous system reacting to the inflammation and lesions caused by endometriosis.

It is our body that, in trying to signal a problem to us, ends up creating a cacophony of unpleasant sensations. But why exactly does our nervous system react in this way? 

Because endometriosis can irritate or directly damage the nerves, or create an inflammatory environment that disrupts their normal functioning. Understanding this is the first step towards managing this pain, to no longer feel at the mercy of these unpredictable sensations.

Where are these neuropathic pains generally located? 

• Legs and Feet: Sciatica, cruralgia... 
• Lower Back and Lumbar: These pains can make you feel like you've carried something way too heavy, even if your biggest effort was lifting your cup of tea.
• Abdomen: Burning or tingling sensations in the abdomen, as if you had swallowed a particularly aggressive chili pepper.
• Thorax and Ribs: pains that make each breath a little more difficult.
• Arms, shoulders: often a sign of thoracic injuries
• Rectum and Intestines: Here, we're talking about pains that can really disrupt your daily life, especially during moments that should be private and peaceful (yes, I'm indeed talking about those spent in the bathroom).
• Pudendal nerve: Pain that can travel along the path between your bladder and your lower back, radiating into your abdomen, hips, back... 
  
  

How to relieve these little-known pains of endometriosis?

Some tips to help you find solutions to relieve these pains:

• Warm up: Hot water bottles or heating pads can become your best friends. Heat helps to relax muscles and soothe neuropathic pain by stimulating blood circulation in painful areas.
• Movement, again and always: Endometriosis causes us to lose mobility in our deep tissues, and it is essential to maintain as much mobility as possible to avoid worsening even neuropathic pain. Physical exercise, such as gentle yoga or walking, can improve blood circulation and reduce tensions that exacerbate neuropathic pain.
• Relaxation / emotional therapies: Learning to manage stress and relax is crucial. Meditation, deep breathing, or relaxation techniques can help reduce the perception of pain by calming the mind and nervous system. Hypnosis or sophrology can help you approach pain in a completely different way.
• Physiotherapy: Physiotherapy techniques help relieve these pains through electrostimulation, massages, and other techniques.
• Chinese medicine: Some practices like acupuncture can help relieve your neuropathic pain by rebalancing the body's energy flows.
• Supplementation: Certain vitamins and minerals, such as magnesium, vitamin B12, and vitamin D, can help reduce neuropathic pain. Talk to your doctor to find the right dosage.
• Medical consultation: Specific medications may be prescribed to manage neuropathic pain. It is important to discuss with your doctor the options available for you.

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