Burning feet and legs

I purchased My Pillow.com slippers in a larger size due to swelling and pain. I ordered half size up from my normal size. I have bought more sneakers and slippers trying to get the right pair I can walk in. So this is what I’ve got for now until the pain (if it ever does) subsides.

I went on vacation with back spasms and foot pain (severe nerve damage). My guy ended up having to do all the lifting and packing up. I could not do it. Could not really walk. Was miserable. Please be realistic with your abilities. See a podiatrist before you go (as suggested by the gentleman). Know what you can feasibly do and what you cannot. Be prepared for anything. This will insure your vacation goes well.

Best of luck.

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I had burning feet and big red toe and was told it was gout 20 years ago. Given Norotin - helped but bad side effects. Now take Pure Encapsulations alpha lipoic acid. After 2 weeks, the burning has stopped, the tingling and red greatly reduced plus no bad side effects except it's expensive. Brands make a difference. If don't use Pure Encapsulations, try Thorne.

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@joybringer1

I have numbness/tingling in ankles/feet all day. My favorite socks are by Allbirds and Bombas.

For me the most comfortable walking shoes are Allbirds Wool Runners and Tree Runners. For my street walking every morning I wear Asics.

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Does anyone have suggestions for burning feet? My soles are very sensitive and are quite red by the end of the day. My first few steps when I awaken hurt. We are planning on a much-needed vacation that will involve a lot of walking. I don't want to disappoint my husband. I purchased two pairs of shoes, but they will not work. I tried wearing each around the house and dread telling my husband they won't work. I have purchased a number of different socks hoping that would help. Is there such a thing as a "cooling" insert? Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you! @joybringer1

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I have problems with my feet. I purchased scholls inserts from amazon and that have helped.

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@roosterry, Hmmmm, when I was in PT for my knees and balance, my therapist commented about my high arches. I wonder if I should look for an arch insert. It is something else to consider. Maybe we will receive other useful thoughts about our burning feet. Best wishes, @joybringer1

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Hello @joybringer1. You will notice I have moved your post into an existing discussion on this topic which you can now find here:
- Burning feet and legs: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/burning-feet-and-legs/

I see many members such as @martyk @ray666 @roosterry @annregister @nemo1 and @deluga have all joined you.

Have you tried soaking your feet in cold water upon wakening for 10 minutes?

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Thanks so much for your suggestion...I have tried arch supports to no avail, and I personally do not think the terrible pain in soles of feet is connected to pn as the pregabalin seems to take care of that pain. The only difference lately is that my legs right up to my knees feel like wood, heavy, kind of numb, and makes my balance even worse, as sometimes wonder where the hell my legs are due to this "wooden" feeling. Someonese suggested seeing a good podiatrist so am trying to book an appt now....When it gets this bad and stops me walking, I am ready for anything, and have also booked an accupuncture appt. Why not, willing to try almost anything !! Thanks again, hi to all fellow foot pain sufferers, Terry

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@martyk, thank you for your suggestion. New inserts would be a good idea. Best wishes, @joybringer1

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Good morning, all! In all of my interactions with medical folk, specifically in light of this thread about burning feet and numb legs, I am found it to be extremely important to ask any clinician, including (and maybe especially including physical therapists) if they've had experience helping people with our various neuropathies. My biggest complaint, as a result of my idiopathic peripheral neuropathy, is poor balance (oddly enough, with no pain). I have had occasions to work with a number of well-meaning physical therapists, only to discover that our sessions were aimed primarily at helping people whose advanced age was the sole cause of their balance issues. I would have to explain that, as a person with idiopathic PN, my sensations are often quite different and need somewhat different approaches. –Ray (@ray666)

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