Burning in inner thighs and needle pinch burning in feet

Posted by sufiyan2kom @sufiyan2kom, Nov 20, 2023

4 months ago my inner thighs started buring when i was standing and walking for few steps, after 2 months my feet started burning and feeling like niddle pinching. I have done diabatis test, vitamins test D and B12 test, thyroid are normal. Even did nurve conduction studay and surel nurve biopsy all are negative except I have decresed disk space L4/L5 and L5/S1 and MRI report attached. Please advise is there any other investigation required and What could be the problum causing.

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@windyshores

So the tingling is only in thighs and feet? Have you had any autoimmune testing? Do you have any spinal issues? Are you on any meds that could cause this?

I have lots of problems with burning and tingling- 20 years- and no answers as yet. I have never considered pre-diabetes. I have lupus and spinal stenosis and also certain medicines make it worse.

I hope you can get a second opinion.

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Started with Thighs but don’t feel any tingling and burning in thighs now. It’s only in feet no auto immune i did ANA profile. I don’t take any medicine except gabapin. Do you suggest any test or medicine.

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@sufiyan2kom

Started with Thighs but don’t feel any tingling and burning in thighs now. It’s only in feet no auto immune i did ANA profile. I don’t take any medicine except gabapin. Do you suggest any test or medicine.

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I would ask your PCP for advice, and maybe a second opinion neuro. Have you been tested for Lyme? Is there any chance gabapentin is causing the symptoms? Tingling and lightheadedness are mentioned:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/gabapentin-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20064011

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@sufiyan2kom

Hi all
My inner thighs started burning and tingling from in Jun-23 and after 2 months my feet also started burning and tingling and its been 11 months I don’t have the clue. But recently neoro physician has suggested glucose tolerance test which came normal but second hour sample is impaired as per doctor and he told me even though its normal but second sample results are impaired hence my nurve pain is due to pre diabetic.
Please anyone advise who faced the same issue or should I look for any other options. I have alredy done vitamins and biopsy of surel nurve which came negative.

Thanks

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@sufiyan2kom
Have you had small fiber neuropathy skin punch biopsy to check for sensory nerve damage in legs?

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@dlydailyhope

@sufiyan2kom
Have you had small fiber neuropathy skin punch biopsy to check for sensory nerve damage in legs?

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No, but I did surel nurve biopsy which was normal. I will discuss with my neurologist.
But even after doing the biopsy if we don’t know the cause than treatment will remain the same only gabapin and amitriptaline.
Corect me if I am wrong

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@sufiyan2kom

Hi all
My inner thighs started burning and tingling from in Jun-23 and after 2 months my feet also started burning and tingling and its been 11 months I don’t have the clue. But recently neoro physician has suggested glucose tolerance test which came normal but second hour sample is impaired as per doctor and he told me even though its normal but second sample results are impaired hence my nurve pain is due to pre diabetic.
Please anyone advise who faced the same issue or should I look for any other options. I have alredy done vitamins and biopsy of surel nurve which came negative.

Thanks

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Have you had an EMG to determine nerve damage?

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@mitfit

Have you had an EMG to determine nerve damage?

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I didn’t do EMG but NCS done twice and its normal.
I am planning for skin biopsy. Will discuss with doctor.

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@celia16

I took Gabapentin for 2 weeks, but had to stop due to blurred vision. During that time, my burning was almost completely gone, but it didn’t affect the tingling or numbness. Right now, even though I don’t take the Gabapentin anymore, my burn spot is about the same as with the med. I’ve learned it may take months or years for the B12 deficiency damage to repair,

The neurologist prescribed me Lexapro, which I have not started yet. I hesitated for several reasons, including side effects and getting off it. Anyway, when I went to the neurologist, I also had fasciculations throughout my body. He said to treat my symptoms, since there was no neuropathy. My reading indicates that not only can covid cause the tingling, numbness, etc., but so can anxiety. I do have extremely high anxiety right now due to a family situation that I’m trying to resolve. Plus, it runs in my family.

So, I began therapy to help with my anxiety and the physical ailments that I have. Plus, I have smell and taste disorders (from covid) that is very stressful and emotionally draining. And, I’m in the process of a metamorphosis …physically and emotionally. (Lost 60 pounds so far and getting into shape. Lots of changes.) I love therapy and believe it really has helped me a lot! I’m trying to let go of pains and ailments and focus on my good health. I’m fortunate to have good energy, motivation and a good healthy body, with a few exceptions.

I hope you can figure out what you’re experiencing. I get satisfaction from gaining information about ailments, but sometimes it works against me and pushes me to anxiety. I have to put the brakes on it.

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i have severe neuropathy in my legs and feet that keeps getting worse. It started when i was hospitalized for congestive heart failure. i tried compression socks for both legs and feet but they make it worse. i also tried internet suggestions (pills) that don't work - i don't have swelling, just horrible pain and burning and tingling that prevents me from sleeping. elevating legs does not help. my heart doc suggested gabapentin but then said no because i take Vimpat. i am at my wits end and empathize with all of you who are suffering. any suggestions that helped others would be greatly appreciated

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@spete1

i have severe neuropathy in my legs and feet that keeps getting worse. It started when i was hospitalized for congestive heart failure. i tried compression socks for both legs and feet but they make it worse. i also tried internet suggestions (pills) that don't work - i don't have swelling, just horrible pain and burning and tingling that prevents me from sleeping. elevating legs does not help. my heart doc suggested gabapentin but then said no because i take Vimpat. i am at my wits end and empathize with all of you who are suffering. any suggestions that helped others would be greatly appreciated

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Can you see if they can modify your seizure meds to accommodate the neuropathy med. Gabapentin is actually for seizures, right?

I’ll just add that my burning stopped and the numbness has almost left again. I’m perplexed about what it is, but I guess my neurologist’s diagnosis that it wasn’t neuropathy was correct.

Hope you can find some treatment to help you.

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gabapentin is not used for all epileptic seizures. I know it can be used for focal seizures, which is not what I have. I also take 3 other meds for my epilepsy (frontal lobe) and I have an appointment scheduled with my neurologist. thank you so much for your kindness and concern

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@spete1

gabapentin is not used for all epileptic seizures. I know it can be used for focal seizures, which is not what I have. I also take 3 other meds for my epilepsy (frontal lobe) and I have an appointment scheduled with my neurologist. thank you so much for your kindness and concern

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I hope they can figure out something that helps you.

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