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Driving making neuropathy of the feet worse
Neuropathy | Last Active: Aug 22, 2023 | Replies (50)Comment receiving replies
I am new to the Connect scene and only just learning that there are so many people out there with similar situations. I am 48 and have been dealing with issues in both feet for at least the past year. It started with a burning sensation in both feet, mostly at night. My foot doctor is only just at the point of saying that my symptoms match a neuropathy diagnosis. We just can’t figure out a cause. I had Tarsal Tunnel surgery on both ankles but it hasn’t helped.
I have also noticed that driving is becoming an issue. Cruise control helps but it scares me to think my foot is going to cramp up while I’m on the highway.
Has anyone else had a doctor suggest that this may be a genetic condition? I’m not sure how it helps but I’m just wondering.
Just want to say that hearing other people describe the same symptoms that I have is such a relief! I was really starting to wonder if I’m losing it...especially after the surgery didn’t solve all my problems. Thank you!
Tammy
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Hi Tammy and welcome! I'm sorry to hear of your pain. Perhaps it's time to rule out neuropathy by visiting a neurologist and being tested.
Wishing you luck.
Rachel
I live in central Oregon, where there are great doctors, but for more in depth testing, my neurologist referred me to Oregon Health Sciences University hospital in Portland. One of the tests was a DNA, and there were indicators of a hereditary connection. I already assumed that, since my father and all five of my siblings have had neuropathy.
Driving can be painful. I'm just glad that someone invented cruise control.
Jim
Hi, your story is like so many of us , I would be interested to know if you had thought about changing your car over to hand controls, I realise this may be expensive . Also I’m wondering if anyone reads this how they manage with hand controls. If their hands are affected by this horrible condition ,
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Hello Tammy @walkingonpinsandneedles, Welcome to Connect. Thank you for sharing your symptoms. I've had numb feet for 20+ years but no pain associated. I've been diagnosed with idiopathic small fiber peripheral and have the fear of losing my ability to drive also even at my ripe old age of 76. You mentioned you had Tarsal Tunnel surgery. Burning feet is mentioned as one of the symtoms and the surgery is one of treatments.
National Organization for Rare Disorders - Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
-- https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/tarsal-tunnel-syndrome/
Was your doctor thinking that the surgery would get rid of the burning sensation and pain in your feet?
There is another discussion that you may want to read through and meet other members discussing burning feet.
> Groups > Neuropathy > Burning Feet syndrome
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/burning-feet-syndrome/