Driving making neuropathy of the feet worse

I feel for you bc I have the neuropathy & there is no reason for it. I do have a disk that is pressing against the other & a bulging disk. I wonder if that can be contributing to my pain. Even with 900 mg of gabapentin, it doesn't help? I don't know what to do either. I'm scared to try Lyrica or Eleval. Does anyone know about the med Toparmax. My dr. mentioned it the other day but it looks like it has a lot of side effects. Has anyone taken it & have you had side effects.

I am taking 900 mg of Gabapentin ...no help type 1 diabetic.... the cbd creams help

Hello and welcome to Connect. I'm sorry to hear of your diagnosis and I feel your pain. Mine is from Small Fiber Neuropathy via B12 deficiency.

Does your Neurologist have further ideas or treatments for you? Have you brought your pain to your Doctors attention?

Please search through the threads and learn of different products, techniques, such as myofacial release, injections, treatments etc...

Most people share their personal experiences, ddiagnosis, what works, what doesn't and current research that continues to happen through trial and error.

We are here to support one another and learn.

Wishing you relief from such awful pain.
Rachel

SFPN idiopathic, causes burning pain in my feet, along with numbness. The tingling goes up to my knees. My feet hurt regardless what footwear I am or am not wearing. They hurt when I lie down or stretch out in the recliner. Contact with bedding really hurts, so I have a blanket lifter and lie on my side with my feet on a feather pillow. Sometimes it feels better if I wear some loose diabetic socks, but not always. PN can be unpredictable.

I have as much insole cushion as I can fit in my shoes. The ones I have liked the most is Air Plus work insoles industrial.

I can only wear shoes with a wide toe bed, and often I get a size larger to make room for the insoles. Clark's have become my favorite. I found some Nikes that I can wear outside, working and doing a fair amount of walking. Another good brand for me is Dansko.

I have to put insoles in Crocs, wear flip flops in the shower. I'm trying a new medication that seems to be helping. My feet don't hurt as much as they were before, and I can work in the yard or whatever.

Jim

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

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/

I tried a pair of the fur lined crocs on and while I was impressed with the softness of the lining and the roominess of the toe box, I knew they would not worn for me because they were not cushioned enough in the sole.
Im not sure what I’m going to do for warm shoes as the weather gets colder. I found a pair of Sketchers walkers that are comfortable at the moment. I need a lot of cushioning, a big toe box and something breathable as my feet sweat a lot.

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

Had steroid shot yesterday between L3-4 ! Already 100% better!

@wilcy, 100%! Yipee Skippee! That’s a great number. How long is it supposed to last? Be happy and content today. Chris