Burning feet and legs

Hi - I just found this site yesterday and was wanting to see and know how others are handling this AWFUL neuropathy situation. Seems like there is not much help out there. Yes, I do get depressed, but I have a caring and concerned husband who tries to help me in anyway possible. I read (especially uplifting articles ) as I am an avid reader, and that helps to settle my emotions down quite a lot. I also have a family who helps to get me through this. My leg weakness is so terrifying to me as I can almost see a wheel chair in my near future.

No - I have NOT heard of the Myofascial Release Therapy. I will NOT go through any more injections...NEVER. But, I will read up on the Myofascial Release Therapy. Thank you for this information. I appreciate it very much.

I was diagnosed with neuropathy about 1 1/2 year ago. For about 3 years I kept telling my Dr that my legs feel weak and I was then told that physical therapy might help. That did NOT help. I have severe burning sensation in my middle back when ever I bend. Also, Dr told me that my SI joint has wear and that he felt that an steroid injection would help. It di NOT help. The SI injection was very painful even with the numbing before. I'm at a loss as to where to turn to for help. Very little sleep and painful walking. I'm going to read on this site all options that others have given. There still might be some HOPE.

Yes, I most certainly have burning with my feet and leg weakness. So awful.

@kayeellen @tmarvin - One site I've found that has been extremely helpful for me in staying positive and focusing on being happier is by Dr. Amit Sood - https://www.resilientoption.com/year-of-healing. He also has a great video that makes it easy to understand how the brain itself works and why you sometimes feel the way you do - Happy Brain: How to Overcome Our Neural Predispositions to Suffering: https://youtu.be/KZIGekgoaz4

My pain is in the lower lumbar of my back and that is where the LUMBAR FUSION was done about 3 1/2 years ago.. The pain / burning sensation radiates up my back. Dr told me that this radiating pain could be coming from the wear on the SI area (noticed on the MRI and CT scan ) and that is why he, Dr, recommended the SI STEROID INJECTION. which did NOT help at all. I also have the leg weakness. At Dr suggestion I did try physical therapy, I tried P/T but that did NOT work. I walk with pain all of the time. A friend suggested for the pain - Tylenol Arthritis 8 HR. - I got some yesterday and I'm going to try this as the TRAMADOL just took the EDGE off for the pain. I am most definitely going to check-out the Myofascial Release Therapy. to see what that is all about.

I have had neuropathy for over 25 years . I am a alcoholic but have not had a drink in 9 years. The point I am trying to convey is my Dr. begged me for years not to drink as it is one of the major items that cause neuropathy. As soon as I did the pain subsided a lot. Thanks and good luck!

Thank you for posting the Happy Brain. It's wonderful! I've been practicing that this past year and it has definitely made a difference in my life.

I have horrible burning in my feet! Have been diagnosed w/ SFN, however just by talking w/ a Neurologist. My circulation test was fine. He based it on paperwork I had filled out & the pain I was experiencing. I want to get a punch biopsy to make sure this is the correct diagnosis. This is SERIOUS & so painful. So did anyone start out like me & the burning pain has traveled up your body to different areas. I’ve read where burning is in the head as well??? Scared to death.

@lexilulu it is pretty normal to be scared about what you read sometimes. It is good to hear your circulation test was fine. What is he recommending next?