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Extreme pain in my feet. Neuropathy
Neuropathy | Last Active: May 26 12:53pm | Replies (64)Comment receiving replies
I had a sudden episode of very numb feet and a collapsing leg minutes after taking prednisone for a rash that started after gardening in my yard. The same thing happened the second day I took the med, again minutes after swallowing the pill. I discontinued the med but have had mild and worsening neuropathy in my feet and legs ever since. When I explain this to doctors I am treated with disbelief or indifference. I don’t think the cause matters, it is a finding a solution that I care about. Good luck to everyone.
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The immediate period after the nerve damage is key, after a few months/years the odds reduce. It took me over a year for a full diagnosis and when on the fringes (ie not diabetes, alcohol etc) the core neurologists don't have time.
I am not surprised at the doctors' reaction. I took methylprednisolone--a form of prednisone for two days and now have neuropathy that is not getting better. The doctors have yet to offer me a diagnosis or solution. They all want to continue doing more tests. Can you hear the anger in my voice?
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The doctors will never admit that medicine can have adverse reactions. Yet, often it is referenced in the insert/directions that come with these meds. We do need solutions. My numb and tingling feet are begging for help.