Hello @val1980, Thank you for the private message and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I thought I would answer your private message in this discussion -- Cold feet due to neuropathy - need help, so that you could meet other members discussing cold feet and neuropathy and learn what they have shared about cold feet. If you scroll up one post you will see what I have posted about my cold feet and what has helped me.
You may also be interested in some information I found on cold feet and causes.
Personally, my feet are cold and burning severely at the same time. I have found that stretching or warm soak give some temporary relief. By the afternoon,, I stretch legs, ankle, feet and fingers then soak while showering—and take pain meds. I can no longer let my feet or fingers be cold—not even for a few minutes. Topical CBD almost instantly relieves burning pain—but I have to use it 3 times per day. Good luck to you.
Personally, my feet are cold and burning severely at the same time. I have found that stretching or warm soak give some temporary relief. By the afternoon,, I stretch legs, ankle, feet and fingers then soak while showering—and take pain meds. I can no longer let my feet or fingers be cold—not even for a few minutes. Topical CBD almost instantly relieves burning pain—but I have to use it 3 times per day. Good luck to you.
My feet do not burn but feels like a block of ice sitting on my feet, sometimes they are cold up the legs, cold to the touch. I will be going to the doctor to check thyroid but due to virus unable to do so right now.
I'd agree. My feet went through fazes of both hot and cold. I believe it to be sensory dysfunction. My Dad lives with ice cold feet from diabetic neuropathy. There are holistic approaches such as warm heat packs, warm foot soaks with Epsom salts, fleece lined slippers/socks, topicals to promote heat. The hot feet may need fans, air conditions, cool water soaks etc...
I've attached an excerpt from a book I have on neuropathy. Hope it helps.
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Hello @val1980, Thank you for the private message and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I thought I would answer your private message in this discussion -- Cold feet due to neuropathy - need help, so that you could meet other members discussing cold feet and neuropathy and learn what they have shared about cold feet. If you scroll up one post you will see what I have posted about my cold feet and what has helped me.
You may also be interested in some information I found on cold feet and causes.
Medical News Today - Causes and remedies for cold feet: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320327
Mayo Clinic News Network - Cold Feet That Aren't Cold to the Touch May Indicate Neurologic Problem
-- https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cold-feet-that-arent-cold-to-the-touch-may-indicate-neurologic-problem/
@jenniferhunter mentioned in a post earlier in this discussion that you might want to have your thyroid function checked. Here is a link to her post:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cold-feet-need-help/?pg=1#comment-365195
@val1980 did your doctor have any suggestions or tests to diagnose the cause of your cold feet?
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2 ReactionsThanks, need to have my thyroid checked again
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1 ReactionHi @val1980, If you can, will you let us know how the checkup goes for your thyroid? I'm sure other members will find it helpful also.
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1 ReactionPersonally, my feet are cold and burning severely at the same time. I have found that stretching or warm soak give some temporary relief. By the afternoon,, I stretch legs, ankle, feet and fingers then soak while showering—and take pain meds. I can no longer let my feet or fingers be cold—not even for a few minutes. Topical CBD almost instantly relieves burning pain—but I have to use it 3 times per day. Good luck to you.
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3 ReactionsMy feet do not burn but feels like a block of ice sitting on my feet, sometimes they are cold up the legs, cold to the touch. I will be going to the doctor to check thyroid but due to virus unable to do so right now.
@napa, How are you doing with your cold feet? Have you remained healthy during the Coronavirus?
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Be content and at ease. Chris
I recently visited my doctor, and he said, neuropathy doesn't cause cold feet to the touch, therefore, being tested for anemia.
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1 Reactionsorry, but your doctor is wrong -- neuropathy can definitely cause cold feet -- but for some it has the opposite effect that the feet are just burning
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1 ReactionI'd agree. My feet went through fazes of both hot and cold. I believe it to be sensory dysfunction. My Dad lives with ice cold feet from diabetic neuropathy. There are holistic approaches such as warm heat packs, warm foot soaks with Epsom salts, fleece lined slippers/socks, topicals to promote heat. The hot feet may need fans, air conditions, cool water soaks etc...
I've attached an excerpt from a book I have on neuropathy. Hope it helps.
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