Painful stinging in feet after waking

Posted by johnsticco @johnsticco, Sep 21 9:19pm

When I wake up from sleeping or even after a short nap, I get this painful stinging problem in my feet. This only happens as I mentioned. It does not happen at any other time

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pah17 | @pah17 | Sep 25 9:38pm

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John, you are so interested, mindful and informative in so many of these discussions.
Thank you.

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Sep 26 7:35am

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Thank you for uplifting and kind words @pah17. I'm thankful that I'm able to offer some level of help to others that are also struggling to find answers. I think one of the joys of helping others is finding that it also is helping ourselves find meaning.

How are you doing with your neuropathy numbness?

pah17 | @pah17 | Sep 26 9:47am

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I think things have progressed beyond numbness at night. I'm experiencing deep down aching in my calves that makes me want to shake them out and keeps me changing my sleep position all night long. My PCP has me taking 300 mg Gapapentin 3x/day. I am tempted to ask him to help me wean off to see if it's really helping. I had a short spell where I did think it improved the quality of my sleep when I first started taking it. During the day once I'm up and about I'm pretty good. Movement definitely takes my mind off the sensations.
I've added Ibuprofen thinking that it might help the pain and inflammation since I do have some arthritis. I also got a recommendation to start a Lion's Mane supplement. I'll give this regimen a chance. I have a suspicion my PCP will suggest we titrate up on the Gabapentin.
He casually referred to my night time complaints as Restless Legs. I don't know. My thought is that would be a separate issue because what I'm feeling doesn't seem to fit exactly in terms of what I've read. I guess the treatment is the same in any case.
On a positive note I am by no means incapacitated. I walk and I could probably go 5 miles if I wanted, but I would suffer afterward. I'm 72 and I work one 8 hour day on my feet and at the 6 hour mark, my legs and feet are saying "we're done," so I bring a change of shoes to finish the day. When I get home I elevate for 15 minutes.
So I guess you'd say I'm in a very manageable category but not comfortable. I'm always on the lookout for suggestions. Also, I don't think extreme heat helps me either.