STOCKING-GLOVE NEUROPATHY

@meadows, I had never heard the term "stocking glove neuropathy" but I have seen many different discussions and comments by members about the symptoms described for the condition - numbness, weakness, or sensory changes in the hands and feet - https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/stocking-glove-neuropathy.

I have numbness and tingling in my feet and legs but no burning or pain. Have you been diagnosed with stocking glove neuropathy? What are your symptoms?

I am wondering if you are referring to the fact you always feel like you have very tight constriction on your feet, the way a tight girdle might feel. That is how I feel if I have shoes or socks on. My feel always feel best in sandels. I have never heard that term for it but it would be appropriate.

I think the correct term is length-dependent small fiber neuropathy. It starts in the feet and sometimes hands, and moves slowly inward/upward like a stocking or glove.

@julbpat
Yes correct but stocking glove neuropathy is an actual term. It was mentioned to me by a doctor but only once. It stuck in my head as it sounded odd: Strange how there are so many terms and symptoms for this disease. It refers to the pattern like you mentioned but also

“ This length-dependent condition affects the longest nerve axons first, often creating the sensation that a person is wearing long stockings and gloves when they are not. “

I think I basically said the same as you maybe 🤔

Mine was referred to as stocking-glove neuropathy by the first neurologist I saw. It started in my hands and crept upwards (misdiagnosed as carpal tunnel). Later, I was diagnosed with small fiber neuropathy. I had the sensation of compression in arms and calves, but also tingling in my spine soon after. It felt like I was being squeezed along with tingling, some numbness, stinging, and deep pain in arches and heels in the beginning. I still feel compression now, but not as bad and it comes and goes. I am feeling more numbness.

After 8 spinal fusions and scoliosis correction, I have numbness in my calves and feet- the left one is worse with a tightness in the ankle and the top of the foot- like it is being squeezed. It’s been 9 months since my surgery . Has anyone had a similar experience? Is there a chance this condition will improve? I wear compression socks everyday and I often wrap my foot and ankle tightly to make it feel better. My surgeon keeps saying “everyone is different “ whenever I ask him what I can expect. I have to use a cane to walk and my legs are still weak. This is my result after 16 weeks of PT.