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Sensory nerve pain?

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pip98645
pip98645

does anyone else have sensory nerve problems with their ulcerative colitis. I have had uc for 10 years and have painful burning tingling mainly in my feet constantly. I have tried so many drugs for the nerve pain but nothing seems to work has anyone had any success with anything please? I also have bladder problems when my feet are particularly bad.

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  • Maryjo
    Maryjo pip98645

    Posted

    Interesting question šŸ¤” I had uc(ileostomy May 2015) life brill since then. But as feet and body parts linked in world of reflexology that could b reason 4 bladder pain. However I have had sore feet 4-5 yrs approx (at times I could have cried with pain) and tried umpteen remedies etc..researched so many things on it and eventually discovered I had tight calves. I do exercises 4 my tight calvesĀ and now rarely have any problem MJĀ 
  • ruari1
    ruari1 pip98645

    Posted

    I have problems in that way with my feet and lower legs. Really bad! This has been put down to peripheral neuropathy! I 've had UC for 5 years now and blame the P N on the anti inflammatory meds!  I suffer mostly evening and during the night. Stops me from sleeping! All I  can do is exercise my legs, massage etc. Up half the night doing so!  I,ve been given Amitryptiline and tramadol to combat it. All they do is drain my energy particularly with the Amitryptiline which practically stops me functioning! No one seems to understand the dreadful burning, pain and restlessness. One moment on fire, next freezing! If you have any other remedy, then I'd love to hear!

    • pip98645
      pip98645 ruari1

      Posted

      Thanks for replying. I have tried everything with no success and cannot understand why tablets designed to suppress the nerves make it worse. I am now trying a capsicum cream. There does seem to be a link between ulcerative colitis and neurological problems.
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