I think peripheral neuropathy may be due to several diseases that have this painful effect. Mine is crippling long term CMT CharcotMarieTooth defect (hereditary rt leg developing that involves rt ankle and worsening supination of rt ft and leg that has limited my ability to walk any short distance and no orthotic brace has helped thus far. Age, stress, and pain have hampered me considerably. You
May need a good neurologist or orthopedic or good Podiatrist to see if you have foot/ leg increasing disability. Just another of the peripheral neuropathy class.
Hi Mike,
you hit the nail on the head, especially about the heat sensation. Sometimes I feel like I have a heating pad on my back and it makes me sweat so I soak my shirt, not pleasant. I'm glad you understand, hugs to you!
Yes, peripheral neuropathy is actually quite common in people with lupus. It occurs when lupus causes your immune system to damage nerves outside of your brain and spinal cord. These damaged nerves can cause varying sensations including numbness, tingling, pain, or burning feelings - particularly in the hands and feet.
Jonathon, good to hear from you again! I'm guessing now that I'm tingly feet and forearms and fingers from stress, a bit of a flare...so today I am taking a gentle break and am sitting in bed right now, just after watching a bubblegum fun movie, which did help me feel better. After a little while I'm going to do my yoga,then join into my online group meditation session :) Thanks for helping me realize this!
Yes. Every day. 😫. They last from anywhere from a few seconds to a minute or two, and can be quite painful. I get them in all extremities/limbs, and they move around a lot. Sometimes, it feels like I stepped on a thin needle that goes straight up through my foot. Other times, it’s more of a burning/itching sensation. And most recently, I’m getting “hot spots”, where for a few seconds to a minute, my feet, hands, or whatever is affected will start to slowly warm up as if I have a heating blanket on that body part.
So yes, I can relate. Hugs!