Good morning pumpkins!
As of lately my workouts have been slacking to say the least. My plantar fasciitis has been terrible – running has changed into walking which has changed into barely walking anymore than I need to, I only lift when I have time – which isn’t often, and swimming has also been put on the back burner because the outdoor pool is in a bubble.
The only problem I have with the bubble is that the changing rooms aren’t really heated. So once I’m out of the pool I’m just cold until I get to my car and hope my heater warms me up quickly.
Insert my one downfall: Raynaud’s Phenomenon
Raynaud’s phenomenon is a condition in which cold weather/strong emotions causes your blood vessels to spasm and block blood flow to ears, nose, toes, and fingers. (source)
I experience this a few times a week. Select fingers or toes go white, get cold, and lose sensation. For example, I can tell when I’m outside walking and I lose feeling in my pinky toe or the top half of my big toe. Sometimes if I grab a cold can of soda the top half of my middle finger goes completely numb – except it aches. It’s just a weird feeling.
At first, we didn’t think much of it because it’s been happening rarely for years (It wasn’t consistent enough to be a problem). Last winter it became really bad and I saw a podiatrist who diagnosed me with Raynaud’s. The reason it flared up last winter was probably because of the decline in weight. Low weight = poor circulation. My body wasn’t worried about keeping my toes and fingers warm, it wants to keep my core body temperature warm.
It’s not a serious problem but it’s really annoying and can be uncomfortable. It’s almost like a dull achy pain. Yesterday I went swimming and was trying to get from land to pool as quickly as possible so my toes wouldn’t spasm out. I wasn’t quick enough and swam with 2 toes completely numb for a good 10 minutes. The cold weather we are having has made it act up a few times but nothing compared to last winter (so far!)
So how do I fix this problem? I don’t. I own 3 pairs of uggs, more mismatching gloves than you can imagine, and always make sure I have big wooly socks close by.
Oh, I also eat lots of warm pumpkin oatmeal smothered in peanut butter (chocolate pb is hidden due to massive cottage cheese) to help increase that blood flow 
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Any weird problems you may have?
Suggestions on how to cope with plantar fasciitis? I already have custom orthotics and I use a golf ball every night but it’s getting worse 
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What did you do over the weekend?!
One of my high school teachers had raynaurds phenomenon too, her hands would always turn purple while she was teaching class. I never knew the physiology behind it though, that’s kinda interesting! At least you’ll be stylin with your cool gloves and woolly socks
Annnd I’m sure that spectacularly delicious pumpkin oatmeal helps you cope haha It looks amazing!
Have a great rest of the weekend!
I have raynauds phenomenon!!! It even happens during the summer to me. It’s kind of embarassing! I’m also super sensitive to the cold. So sensitive that last night when I got out of the shower I started crying because I was freezing. I can’t wait for warm temps to come back, but for now I’ve got scarves and hats and big fuzzy blankets at all times.
The oatmeal looks fab! My cousin has the same phenomenon I think, she drinks hot water with a lilttle bit of cayenne pepper to improve circulation and make herself warmer
I don’t know anything to help with the plantar fascitis besides rest! :S Being on your feet in nursing school and stuff like that probably isn’t very helpful in the healing process which I can totally relate to with my stress fracture.
This weekend I have just worked on homework, cooked some yummy stuff, and went bowling last night with friends!
Aw that kind of sucks
But at least you have so many pairs of uggs!! haha 
That oatmeal looks delicious!
i hav a nose twitching thing…hahahah.
on a more serious note, i have major anxiety issues. does that count?
i’m so sorry to hear about your pain / injury! that’s terrible! i’ve been dealing with my own chronic low back pain & yesterday my knee started swelling! no bueno!
congrats on your great grades, btw!
I wish I had advice for the plantar fasciitis but unfortunately I’m dealing with it too
It tends to come and go for me so one week it’ll be really bad and the next not at all. I also have Raynaud’s but mostly in my feet so they turn purple a lot! It’s kind of annoying but luckily with the colder weather I’ll start wearing socks and boots more often!
The same thing happens to me when Im cold! My lips and fingers turn blue-ish purple and its soo annoying! Sometimes, people come up to me and ask me if I’m ok because my lips are blue..
I have Raynaud’s too! Seriously one of THE most annoying things ever when it gets chilly. It is so painful sometimes
I have Reynaud’s too! And just like you, I only experienced it occasionally until my weight dropped. It is quite annoying. I had a doctor who told me that they can make it better with some kind of extensive surgery in you arm, but I decided that was a little extreme for some numb fingers and toes. I am dreading this winter because of it. If you come up with any good solutions, let me know! Until then, wool socks are my best friend!
Thanks for this! Iv been getting this for years and just put it down to being a symptom from being at a low weight- iv never went to a doc for it, so its nice to be able to put a name to the condition.
I actually suffer plantar fiscitiis too. I got fitted for insoles/ orthotics and my condition GREATLY improved!
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My mom had plantar fascitis for a year and she finally went to go see this foot doctor who did some really weird crap (he barely touched her foot, it’s like he did nothin) but her foot got so much better!!
Ohh- sorry to hear that. I hope you keep warm with all those mismatching gloves
That sounds very frustrating! When I was in highschool I broke my toe, and now every once in a while it goes numb particularly if I have my bare feet on cold tile. It’s not reynaud’s though. I hope that you come up with some solutions
Ahh my grandma has the Reynaud’s thing too… it is so annoying for her! I feel so bad for her when it gets too cold… yet another reason why she lives in Florida haha
I am so sorry to hear about the plantar facitis! Although I have never experienced it, my brother and friends’ mom have and you are so right about how painful it is. For both of them, the golf ball thing was helpful and perhaps new shoes could benefit you? for now, just keep doing what you are doing and rest up.. no contact on your foot if possible!
Sorry to hear about your condition! How frustrating for you.
I have osteoporosis which affects my running. I’m more prone to things like stress fractures! Which is annoying for me right now since I have competitions coming up.
Bummer on your PF! I would say do your best to make sure you are wearing the right shoes. I CONSTANTLY have to change shoes because I always seems to get injuries when running! Each time I change shoes the current problem I am suffering from usually lets up! I hate it for you though because injuries are SO discouraging! Be patient and rest up!
Haha, I love your solution.
Pumpkin oatmeal with peanut butter is the BEST!
I hate this time of year JUST because of my Raynaud’s. My feet went so numb yesterday I couldn’t feel where I was walking. Soak those puppies in the tub if you get too cold!
I can totally relate! I have Raynaud’s as well and it flares up when I’m at a low weight. My hands, feet, and even fingernails turn purple. I get the same achey pain and numbness in my fingers when it’s cold and my hands turn bright red when I come back inside from being out. It sucks.
I know it’s not especially dangerous though. All I can say is wear gloves and thick socks!
Your pumpkin oats look delicious! I love putting pumpkin in my oatmeal.
I get really cold extremities and that’s bad enough…I can’t imagine how annoying and frustrating Raynauds must be.
I am seriously prone to shin splints and general pain in the shin area. I get it anytime I wear flat shoes for a long period. I really need to get fitted for some insoles because it’s definitely getting worse!
Aw, I’m sorry to hear about this! That would be awful! I’m always cold too–but not that extreme.
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