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Neuropathy in feet

Posted by jamie19901 @jamie19901, Oct 20, 2025

Starts as a dull, bruised ache in the soles when standing. Ache builds into tingling, then warmth, and then burning sensation if I keep standing. Pain and redness fade rapidly (within minutes) after sitting or taking shoes off. Sometimes under aircon my feet will start a burning sensation. Tighter the shoes the faster the symptoms start. 6 years of IBS prior to this onset of symptoms . Otherwise fit 20year old.

EMG, blood work, MRI, XRAY, Ultrasound and countless medications. All clear, no results. Skin biopsy booked.

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bythesealove | @bythesealove | Sep 21 7:53am
In reply to @bythesealove "Presently using lidocaine patches which are not really effective. Also switching from alpha lipoic acid in..." + (show)
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Presently using lidocaine patches which are not really effective.
Also switching from alpha lipoic acid in the morning to 1-2 hours before bed time

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@bythesealove
I must be a slow learner - finally realized that Aspercreme lidocaine patches do not work so well on feet. Switched to
Aspercreme specifically for feet and so far having much better relief

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beachgal2112 | @beachgal2112 | Sep 23 1:37pm
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@bythesealove
I must be a slow learner - finally realized that Aspercreme lidocaine patches do not work so well on feet. Switched to
Aspercreme specifically for feet and so far having much better relief

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@bythesealove I tried original Aspercreme. It worked for a little bit. What is the difference between that and Aspercreme for feet?

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bythesealove | @bythesealove | Sep 23 8:08pm

Maybe it’s because my feet are really getting the cream/lotion directly.
I was using the large back patch cut in half - for both feet, since you are to use only one patch.
With the foot cream, I seem to sleep better and don’t need to worry about the patch coming loose even though I tape it.

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