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Possible neuropathy

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SammiiD29
SammiiD29

Hey!

So I was having some issues with my feet for a good while. I used to get intense swelling in my feet on hot days but would always disappear the day before my doctors appointments. But then it suddenly went for about a year.

Well recently my feet have felt like they were on fire. Incredibly hot to touch, burning sensations, aching in the ankle and toes, along with a feeling of numbness and not being able to bend my toes very well. It almost felt like I had swelling, but my foot and ankle looked normal.

So I went to my doctor who said I have gravitational edema and burning foot syndrome. He wouldn’t prescribe me anything and just told me to take paracetamol when it flares. It used to be every few nights but since then it has been every night. Iv got flight socks and they help slightly, but I was wondering if it’s nerve damage and if a Tens machine on my calf’s could work? I just want a full nights sleep. 

Please any help, advice or tips you guys could share I’d be so grateful and sorry for the long post 

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  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 SammiiD29

    Posted

    Burning and numbness are signs of neuropathy but there isn’t much you can do about it unfortunately if it is a neuropathic problem.  You could try a tens machine, but it will only give you relief while you ate using it.
    • SammiiD29
      SammiiD29 pippa58442

      Posted

      is it? thats a shame. ill still give it a go as it feels like my toes are starting to fuse and curl now on their own

    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 SammiiD29

      Posted

      I was only offered anti depressants from my doctor for my neuropathy which was caused by a medical mistake. I refused them because I didn't want to risk side effects . I always feel that they outweigh the benefits. I decided to simply learn to tolerate the pain flare ups which works for me. Hot weather gets rid of the pain completely.

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