there is no such thing as an embarrassing question here hun....if you can't ask here where Can you ask!!
As for your issues - try typing "numbness" in the search box. There are quite a few threads dealing with your question.
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"