Vice grip on both legs with both feet feeling stiff on bottoms.

Hello,
This description is like the sensations I have in my feet, plus a vice-like grip on my knees, numbness in my legs, and tingling in my feet with a dried glue sensation on the bottom of my feet. Did you find out what it was?
thanks for any help,
Matthew

Hello @matthewbull, Welcome to Connect. I think the person who started this discussion @darj may no longer be following Connect. There last post on the first page of this discussion (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/128263/) mentioned they had idiopathic peripheral neuropathy.

Have you seen a neurologist or had any tests done to diagnose your symptoms?

I have seen a neurologist. All blood tests were fine. I was eventually told I had peripheral nerve damage due to excessive alcohol consumption. I was told this would get better over time. That was two years ago with a change in diet and lifestyle. The strange glue-foot sensation continues, burning and cramping sensation in feet and shins, numbness in legs, and a vice-like sensation in the knees. The numbness increases when sitting in a car or at the computer. I was wondering if this is a trapped nerve or something like spinal stenosis.

thanks for any help,

Matthew

There are a couple of other discussions you may find helpful by reading the stories of other members and what experiences they have shared.

Member Neuropathy Journey Stories: What's Yours?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/member-neuoropathy-journey-stories-whats-yours/
Alcohol Neuropathy???: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/alcohol-neuropathy/

Pinched or compressed nerves can cause pain and nerve damage and possibly symptoms you mention but that is something you would need to discuss with your doctor or a neurologist and have some specific tests done to check. My best advice is probably to keep doing what you are doing now - looking for information and learning as much as you can about your health condition. This will help you become a better advocate for your health and hopefully help find treatments that will help your symptoms. My two go to websites for neuropathy information are:

Neuropathy Commons: https://neuropathycommons.org/
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy: https://www.foundationforpn.org/

You mentioned your doctor said the neuropathy was probably caused by alcohol consumption and that you made diet and lifestyle changes the past two years but you still have the symptoms. Have you discussed possible vitamin deficiencies with your neurologist as part of his diagnosis?

Here's an article that discusses possible supplements to help - Management of alcohol-induced peripheral neuropathy: https://journals.lww.com/nursingmadeincrediblyeasy/fulltext/2019/11000/management_of_alcohol_induced_peripheral.7.aspx

Thank you for your advice,
I'll read through the links you sent.
cheers,
Matthew

yes I have the the same feelings I have had Pernicious Aniamia for 30 years and I do B-12 injections monthly for that but I have Neuropathy in both feet no nerve pain but in the past 2 years it has gotten worse and it's like I walking on bubble Wrap and it throws my balance off. If your nerve test came back negative I don't think you have Neuropathy?
I wish you luck I was thinking of going to Mayo Clinic for answers if anyone would know what to do they would.

I hope this helps

I have Neuropathy in both my feet for years and In past 2 years the vise grip on my feet is really bad now I did have nerve test and it showed some decline but what can I do for relief because my feet and legs are very weak?

Hello @rossgerami1940, Welcome to Connect. I think you have asked a question that all of us have asked at one time or another - what can I do for relief for my feet with neuropathy. I think the answer may be a little different for everyone suffering from neuropathy due to the types of neuropathy and the different symptoms. Myself and others have shared our neuropathy journey and what has helped in the following discussion:

Member Neuropathy Journey Stories: What's Yours?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/member-neuoropathy-journey-stories-whats-yours/

I think one thing that helps is exercise. You might find some tips in the following discussions:
-- Neuropathy & Exercise: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/neuropathy-exercise/
-- Water Exercise for Peripheral Neuropathy: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/water-exercise-for-peripheral-neuropathy/
-- Peripheral Neuropathy - Stretching and Exercise: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/peripheral-neuropathy-stretching-and-exercise/

Did your doctor or neurologist suggest any treatments after you were diagnosed with the nerve test?

Dear darj - I am so interested in your post about your feet and legs discomfort, with the pads of the feet feeling stiff and your legs feeling like they are in a vice grip. It's the closest description I have read so far. The pads of my feet feel like leather and when I srunch my toes they feel stiff. My legs have a sensation of tightness or swelling, but there is no swelling. So peculiar!!! You have been to all the doctors - that was helpful to hear, but on the downside, no one seems to know what the heck these symptoms are!!! I thought maybe there were associated with taking statins, so I called the manufacturer of Pravastatin. However, no helpful comments were given, but they said they appreciate me reporting the symptoms and that someone would contact me by email (at some point). It really is bizzare. It has become more noticeable in the past 6 to 9 months. I have been taking a statin for 1 year. I hope someone who has our symptoms and has gotten help, will comment on our posts. PS My GP said back pain can skip the thighs, and travel to the calves and feet (sigh) This is another scenario. Very best to you!! d.