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What to Do for Burning, Pain, Numbness, and Neuropathy of the Feet and Toes??? |
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Would appreciate any advice on what doctor to see regarding burning, pain, numbness, and neuropathy of the feet and toes. My wife has this problem, and it is bothering her considerably.
She has also had some back pain and difficulty with walking in the past few months, but recently her walking ability has improved a little. The back pain is likely related to the curvature of her spine which has been abnormal for many, many years. The thing that bothers her the most is the constant numbness and burning of her feet and toes. It even affects her sleep at night. She often has to get up at night due to her feet burning. Some creams can numb the burning for an hour or so, but the burning returns repeatedly regardless of what she puts on them. Any recommendations for a good doctor in the Leesburg or Clermont area or even further away, if necessary, would be appreciated. |
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The pain from burning feet can be intermittent or constant and range from mild to severe. Your feet may feel hot, tingling, prickling, or numb. The pain is often worse at night. No recommendations for you sorry, I would make some calls. |
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If she isn't being treated for diabetes and hasn't been checked for it in the past few years, she needs to get checked for it ASAP. A blood glucose (A1c) test is where it begins, they just prick your finger and a little device reads the level in the drop of blood that comes out.
If she is being treated for it, she needs a check-up to find out if her meds are working, or if the neuropathy might not be related to the diabetes (it usually is related). If she knows she does -not- have diabetes, then a trip to a neurologist is in order. |
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You may want to try using Therapeutic Mineral Ice (the blue goop in a big plastic jar). This is an "off-label" treatment for peripheral neuropathy. Also get a pair of thin socks for bed so the goop doesn't get on the sheets and to prevent any slipping if she gets up at night.
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cause of pernicious anemia, not by, but otherwise correct.
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I only used the professional vocabulary to offset “blue goop”😂😂😂
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I have had it for years |
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Lidocaine Patches on feet |
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My friend has this and uses large lidocaine patches on his feet at night. The VA prescribes them. They are 5% Lidocaine. You can use them 12 hours a day. He has gotten some relief by using them.
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Geeeezzzz..... see a medical doctor. Taking advice from strangers on the internet makes no sense.
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Neuropathy can be caused by diabetes so the first thing I would do is be certain that is not the reason for her symptoms. I have Sjogren’s Syndrome that cause neuropathy and I take Gabapentin for the pain. It is effective but makes me sleepy so I only use it at bedtime. Good luck. I hope she gets relief.
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Get an appt with a neurologist or neurosurgeon. If you are willing to drive a ways, go to U of F in Gainesville. You will get top notch care.
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