Hereditary Neuropathy with Pressure Palsies

You have a body that tolerates less pressure than most. This is not imagination, not oversensitivity, not exaggeration — it is a measurable, physical reality: the protective sheath of your nerves — the casing that guards them from pressure and friction — is thinner, more sensitive, more vulnerable than that of most people. Just one hour with your elbow propped up, a moment crouching, a strap that sits too tight — and an arm, a leg, a hand goes numb. Sometimes for hours. Sometimes for weeks.