Burning nerve pain, with raw sore feeling under the ball of my feet
Hi all looking for any advice for relief for severe burning pain in my feet with severe raw feeling of open wounds under the balls of my feet and back of my toes, I can’t wear socks, slippers or shoes without severe uncomfortableness and burning feet.
I’m a 48 yr old woman, who’s a complicated case with many health issues, and undiagnosed with some ailments. I’ve Small Fiber Nerve Neuropathy, Fibromyalgia, Type 2 diabetes, possible PoTs, nearly died 16 years ago from Vasculitis called Microscopic polyangiitis, menopause, depression, as I’ve no life, dealing with severe fatigue and barely sleep at night. Dealing with palpitations and high Heart rate when standing and really low Blood pressure when laying down, dizziness, balance issues, eye sight issues. So many things wrong. But the worst thing that really prevents me from day to day stuff is my feet. I’ve spent so much money on socks or shoes or creams, ice socks. But looking for a slipper that’s cooling or socks as my feet are cold yet burning.
Sorry for long complicated question, but I don’t do things easy it seems. So any advice I greatly appreciate it. Thanks.
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Hello @cindylyn, Welcome to Connect. I know it has to be difficult dealing with so many conditions along with not being able to get much sleep. Hoping the experience of others may provide some suggestions that provide you with some relief and answers. I don't think you are alone with the burning pain in your feet. @rmoran1966 started a discussion on the topic that you might find helpful.
-- burning soles of feet: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/burning-soles-of-feet/
Also, you might want to scan through related discussions and comments from members on burning feet. Here's a link that lists the discussions and comments - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/?search=burning%20feet
You mentioned open wounds under the balls of your feet and back of your toes. Have your doctors suggested any treatments to help heal the wounds?
Thanks a million for your help. I will check those discussions out.
As for my feet I don’t actually have open wounds, but it feels like that. It’s unbearable and feels like a wound on the balls of my feet and back of my toes. I keep a good eye on my feet due to diabetes.
Really appreciate your reply as I’m desperate for any relief.
Thanks 😊
Another great source for information is the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy - https://www.foundationforpn.org/living-well/. They also have a YouTube channel with quite a few webinars on neuropathy - https://www.youtube.com/@foundationforperipheralneu4122
My wife uses an ointment called 'diclofenac Sodium for her nerve pain. It is fairly effective in reducing her pain level. Her foot doctor prescribed it. May be worth looking into.
will offer a prayer to our Lord, Jesus, for some pain relief.
Good morning folks. I am 73 years old with type 2 diabetes and overweight. I have peripheral neuropathy in my feet. I have the tingling, numbness, sensitivity, coldness, etc. I have been trying different OTC creams and ointments and really have not found much relief.
What have others found that provide relief? I have tried Nervine, Asper cream with lidocaine, Mama Bear Oasis, and Hempvana for nerves and all products with minimal relief. I also take a magnesium pill daily.
Any suggestions would be helpful. Thank you
Thanks so much for your reply. Will look into that cream. Sending healing hugz to your wife.
Many thanks
Hi sorry to hear you’re a nerve sufferer like me. Only thing that helps with my nerve pain is nerve medication from my doctor. Sadly it doesn’t help my burning pain.
Hopefully you find something that works.
Best wishes
You are so welcome. I hope you find something that works.
Have a blessed weekend!
Hello @ollieblair, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @cindylyn and others. I only have numbness and some tingling in my feet and legs but no pain. I shared my neuropathy journey in another discussion here - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/310341/.
While you wait for other responses, you might want to scan through the different discussions and comments from other members on what helps their neuropathy - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=neuropathy+what+helps
You may have morton's neuroma. It might be a good idea to see a podiatrist. They'd use ultrasound to determine if ablating or reducing the nerve, or steriod injection would help. It would be good to have a diagnosis, expecially since you have several conditions that can cause foot pain. Ice can help, but not for long enough.