Lingering laugh lines and crow’s feet in the eye area, to the first gray hairs, these are some of the obvious signs that age is winning you over. However, there are also sneaky signs of aging that are not visible to other people; you just feel it. One of them could be peripheral neuropathy, the first signs of which are known to many Filipinos as pamamanhid (numbness), and tusok-tusok (tingling or pins-and-needles sensation) mainly in the hands and feet, according to experts.
Was there a time when you felt numbness in your feet as soon as do you sleep at night? Maybe you’ve been cooking for a while and holding the ladle for a long time is becoming a challenge for you? Or running for a while, have you suddenly been jolted by “pins and needles” on your feet? Symptoms of nerve damage such as these are quite diverse and can come on quite slowly. Because the signs of nerve damage are gradual, chances are they’ll catch you off guard.
Filipinos #KnowTheFeeling but how do they perceive nerve damage?
Although many Filipinos experience these symptoms, they do not know that these could be signs of beginning nerve damage and are most likely confused as to whether it is something that needs serious attention or not. Most of them see it as a normal part of aging or just something they usually feel in between their daily routine. Given the current new normal setup – a housewife experiencing ‘pamamanhid’ and ‘tusok-tusok’ after doing laundry and cooking – they just relegate her to the back burner and don’t pay much attention to it.
In the recently concluded Philippine Neuropathy Survey 20221 (conducted nationwide through face-to-face interviews and sampled 400 men and women between the ages of 35 and 65), 80% admitted to experiencing the two common symptoms of nerve damage—pamamanhid, And tusok-tusok while most said they had experienced at least one of these symptoms, especially when they reached the age of 36 to 40.
The study showed that Filipinos are more concerned about their mobility, heart health and body pain, among other things, including blood pressure, sugar levels, general health and well-being, than about their health. nervous. When asked if they were familiar with the term ‘neuropathy’, 80% of respondents admitted that they had never seen or heard of it, but were familiar with the term ‘nerve damage’, that they only met on television, through a doctor or through friends. For these respondents, experiencing pamamanhid, And tusok-tusok is only one effect of their lifestyle and activities, and they further admitted that it not only limited their basic mobility or the performance of household chores, but also affected their work and productivity, impacting their income and tasks daily at home.
Know the possible symptoms of nerve damage, such as pamamanhid, And tusok-tusok, Paying attention to these telltale signs and opting for preventative health measures should be everyone’s priority. And one of the best ways to help prevent nerve damage is to maintain a healthy diet, follow a regular exercise routine, and take neurotropic B vitamins.
#FeelLife not the symptoms of nerve damage
Nerve damage limits your ability to enjoy the simplest things that bring you and your family joy. To feel and enjoy life again, start your proper nerve care with healthy habits that include relaxation techniques, hand and foot massage, daily physical exercise, and a balanced diet, then supplement it all with vitamins. B. Vitamins B1+B6+B12 (Neurobion) contain a balanced formulation of B vitamins: vitamin B1 which helps to energize the nerves, vitamin B6 which helps in nerve signal transmission, and vitamin B12 which helps nerve regeneration.
Vitamins B1+B6+B12 (Neurobion) can help stop recurrences pamamanhid and tusok-tusok to bother you again with regular use and proper diet and exercise.
As our lives slowly return to old routines and social and health restrictions ease, we should never let neuropathy or nerve damage be part of our new health and lifestyle. Let’s all say yes to nerve care and get back to life with our new normal nerve care habits, so we can go about our daily lives, continue to be productive at work, and enjoy more memorable times with those we love.
Are you already feeling the first warning signs of nerve damage? Discover Neuri to help you assess your level of risk for nerve damage through https://www.neurobion-neuri.com/ or consult your doctor. For more information, visit https://www.neurobion.com/en-ph. To take advantage of Vitamins B1 + B6 + B12 (Neurobion), visit any pharmacy nationwide or buy through the Watsons app, Southstar Drug website and the P&G Health Official Store.
If the symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
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This article is produced by INQUIRER.net BrandRoom/JC in partnership with P&G Neurobion.
The references:
- Market Intelligence and Consulting BrandWorks. (May 2022). Neuropathy Study 2022: Metro Manila and VisMin survey.
The cited consumer study involved a sample of 400 respondents between the ages of 35 and 65, based in Metro Manila, Visayas and Mindanao. SEC ABCDE was brought together for this study. Interviews were conducted via face-to-face interviews in May 2022.
