Sudden neuropathy pain

Hi, yes I have had sudden neuropothy pain in both of my inner thighs. I tried to get up out of bed, however pain was so severe I passed out. My husband called 911 and I was transported to the hospital. Diaganosis was vagal vagas sycope (fainting) due to severe pain.My Dr. said pain was caused by neuropothy. This now happens every 3-4 months and only at night. I have no answer on how to stop or relieve this awful stabbing pain. My pain lasts for about 5-10 min. Rubing helps along with dermo freeze. I hope you find relief with this awful pain. Best wishes to you.

Mine lasts until ibuprofen and Tylenol kick in. No diagnosis yet. Have you tried a neurologist?

Hi, yes I was diagnose with idiopathic neuropothy about 8 yrs ago. The neurologist wanted to put me on, of course Gabapentin, I refused. I went to see another neurologist and he said the same thing, Gabapentin. I refused and he told me there was nothing else he could do for me. That was about 5 yrs ago. This year I decided to find out on my own why do I have neuropothy. I have had a complete MRI, brain, lumbar, thoracic and cervical. Neurosurgeon said nothing abnormal that would be causing PN. So back to square one with what is causing this. Myb podiatrist wants to do epidural nerve blocks in feet, he said MAYBE it will help. Going to get another bopinion on that, I am scared of needles. I did have an epidural nerve block in spine, I guess it helped with the constant burning thighs. This was a year ago and burning is back, I am seeing him again next week. Maybe I am foolish, but I try everything that I see on this blog and others. I do have the Life Pro vibration platform, that you stand on, it has a handle, that God, because my balance is bad. I also boughty the red light slippers, I use them once a day for 20 minutes. Are they helping?? TBD (probably not) I do believe massages help in a big way, but not for long. Tried Accupuncture, nothing, maybe I wasnt patient enough. I now rub my feet and inner thighs with cryo derm and rub magnilife foot cream on feet and magnilife leg cream on legs at bedtime. This self pampering is not something I ever enjoyed however with age comes ALOT more maintainance. Again, I wish you luck, I know that stabbing pain in thighs is the worse, to the point I am almost afraid to fall asleep. If you get answers, please keep me posted. I am in the process of searching for a new neuropothist, nobody specializeds in PN, which is what we need. UGH Good Luck

The gabapentin does help, but I use it only when ibuprofen needs some help. I don’t want to be on either on a steady basis. Today is the second day I have no pain, without drugs. My pt thinks it might be my degenerative discs in my back. I was diagnosed with diabetes but my sugar is low and I don’t take anything. It’s a real enigma

Good evening, @allegheny. Hello! I just read your recent post and thought I might add an option to your attempts to control the pain in your thighs. I have been struggling with stabbing pain in my thighs for quite some time. The pain attacked one thigh at a time, especially when I got up in the morning or after an afternoon nap.

The only helpful process was directing my MFR (myofascial release) therapist to those areas at my twice-weekly sessions. What a relief! As my SFN became more of a burden, the problem in my thighs became rather frightening, especially when I was home alone. Then, I was introduced to the " balls." I will attach a photo from Amazon for you.

When I sense pain in my thigh, I place a ball underneath the area and lie quietly with my weight on the ball for about 15 = 20 minutes. After a couple of final rubs, I get up and get going.

It seems like the tightened muscle relaxes and becomes painless and supportive.
It just might be worth a try.
May you be safe, protected, and free from inner and outer harm.

Chris

Hi
In JUL-23 suddenly my thighs started burning when I was walking and standing after 2 month I started feeling niddle pinching and tingling in my feets. I did all vitamins test (D & B12) which are negative, ANA profile, Nurve biopsy all are negative and fortunately I dont have diabatis. I am on gabapin 300 and amitriptaline 10mg and visiting numeours neorologists to diagnose the cause. I have also taken alphalupic acid for 3 months and stopped.
I am staying alone due to my job and dont want feel the pain hence never tried of stopping gabapin. Its been 8 month I have started gabapin.
My burning in thighs is not there now but tingling and niddle pinch in feet I can feel. Also I noticed twiching in muscles.
Kindly let me know if you get any solution.
Thanks