molitor
06-06-2007, 10:09 AM
Hiya...
I've piecing the bits of the puzzle together at the moment and since i've had this symptom on and off for a while, well I take it that its a symptom of something I thought i'd ask.
I often lay in bed at night with only a light sheet or 4tog duvet over my feet. Its almost like the covers irritate my feet and they feel really heavy??
Sometimes my feet are really really warm almost burning and the soles of my feet look pretty dark pink
Sometimes when wearing shoes even if they are loose my feet feel restricted and it annoys me so much I have to take my shoes off
I often have well nearly every day have a numb like sensation in my feet, like they aren't really my own and that they belong to someone else??
Oh and I also get strange quite painful throbbing sensations in my big toe on and off. Just like I get in my thumbs..
Do any of you guys get these troubles??
I've piecing the bits of the puzzle together at the moment and since i've had this symptom on and off for a while, well I take it that its a symptom of something I thought i'd ask.
I often lay in bed at night with only a light sheet or 4tog duvet over my feet. Its almost like the covers irritate my feet and they feel really heavy??
Sometimes my feet are really really warm almost burning and the soles of my feet look pretty dark pink
Sometimes when wearing shoes even if they are loose my feet feel restricted and it annoys me so much I have to take my shoes off
I often have well nearly every day have a numb like sensation in my feet, like they aren't really my own and that they belong to someone else??
Oh and I also get strange quite painful throbbing sensations in my big toe on and off. Just like I get in my thumbs..
Do any of you guys get these troubles??
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mnewhall
06-06-2007, 10:17 AM
hi molitor,
I know exactly what you are experiencing. I have a condition called Raynaud's phenomenon that affects my hands and feet and my ears. Hopefully the following info will give you a little more info on it.
What is Raynaud's?
Raynaud’s (ray-NODES) is a disorder of the small blood vessels of the extremities, reducing blood flow. When exposed to cold, the blood vessels go into spasms, which may cause pain, numbness, throbbing and tingling. Emotional distress may also trigger such a response.
The fingers are usually the primary affected areas, although toes, nose, ears and other extremities may be involved. In a typical case, fingers turn from white or blue (or both) within minutes of cold exposure then become red when they warm up. These color changes, which may vary from person to person, are an exaggeration of a normal response to cold exposure. A normal cold response in the hands is a blotchy red and white pattern. Raynaud’s-type color changes are distinctively different.
The disorder has been called Raynaud’s “phenomenon,” “syndrome” or “disease.” Although physicians have used these terms to identify different types, today the words are used interchangeably. There are, however, two major kinds of Raynaud’s that are important to recognize:
Primary Raynaud’s, the most common type, is not linked to another underlying medical condition or disease. There is no apparent cause for the phenomenon to occur. Primary Raynaud’s is not usually “disabling” in the typical sense, but sufferers can experience great discomfort and pain – requiring lifestyle adjustments to minimize exposure to cold and stress.
Secondary Raynaud’s is the term used when Raynaud’s is associated with another medical condition or disease, often of a rheumatic nature such as scleroderma (also known as systemic sclerosis) or systemic lupus erythematosus. Often, Raynaud’s symptoms are the first sign that such an underlying connective tissue disease exists. Patients with the secondary form are more likely to suffer more serious problems from Raynaud’s, such as skin ulcers (which can cause serious long-term damage to the blood vessels), or even gangrene.
wishing you well,
michelle :wave:
I know exactly what you are experiencing. I have a condition called Raynaud's phenomenon that affects my hands and feet and my ears. Hopefully the following info will give you a little more info on it.
What is Raynaud's?
Raynaud’s (ray-NODES) is a disorder of the small blood vessels of the extremities, reducing blood flow. When exposed to cold, the blood vessels go into spasms, which may cause pain, numbness, throbbing and tingling. Emotional distress may also trigger such a response.
The fingers are usually the primary affected areas, although toes, nose, ears and other extremities may be involved. In a typical case, fingers turn from white or blue (or both) within minutes of cold exposure then become red when they warm up. These color changes, which may vary from person to person, are an exaggeration of a normal response to cold exposure. A normal cold response in the hands is a blotchy red and white pattern. Raynaud’s-type color changes are distinctively different.
The disorder has been called Raynaud’s “phenomenon,” “syndrome” or “disease.” Although physicians have used these terms to identify different types, today the words are used interchangeably. There are, however, two major kinds of Raynaud’s that are important to recognize:
Primary Raynaud’s, the most common type, is not linked to another underlying medical condition or disease. There is no apparent cause for the phenomenon to occur. Primary Raynaud’s is not usually “disabling” in the typical sense, but sufferers can experience great discomfort and pain – requiring lifestyle adjustments to minimize exposure to cold and stress.
Secondary Raynaud’s is the term used when Raynaud’s is associated with another medical condition or disease, often of a rheumatic nature such as scleroderma (also known as systemic sclerosis) or systemic lupus erythematosus. Often, Raynaud’s symptoms are the first sign that such an underlying connective tissue disease exists. Patients with the secondary form are more likely to suffer more serious problems from Raynaud’s, such as skin ulcers (which can cause serious long-term damage to the blood vessels), or even gangrene.
wishing you well,
michelle :wave:
StephanieAnne
06-07-2007, 01:24 AM
I have feet issues I bought a pair of crocs and they are perfect my feet have lots of room no more squashed feet and the holes let in fresh air these shoes are the only thing that I wear now, I still have pains in my toes and foot the shoes help alot ;)
in the winter when I am outside, I have to wear gloves from like Thanksgiving till spring, I live was up in central NY so it gets cooolllldd and my hands take the brunt of it, maybe a bit of reynauds?? :dizzy: who knows, I can just add it to the list :cool:
in the winter when I am outside, I have to wear gloves from like Thanksgiving till spring, I live was up in central NY so it gets cooolllldd and my hands take the brunt of it, maybe a bit of reynauds?? :dizzy: who knows, I can just add it to the list :cool:
NarLyB
06-07-2007, 11:37 AM
A very dear friend of mine gets a burning sensation in his feet and like you, sometimes feels like his feet are being constricted under a blanket.
He has Reflex Sympathetic Disorder. I don't completely understand it, but I do know that it can cause him a lot of discomfort and occasionally be down right painful. There have been times when his feet feel like they are on fire and he'll put them in a bucket of ice water to try to alleviate it.
I have MS (dx 1993) and have never had the burning sensation, but do sometimes have to leave my feet hanging outside the covers on the bed because they feel like the blanket weighs a couple hundred pounds.
He has Reflex Sympathetic Disorder. I don't completely understand it, but I do know that it can cause him a lot of discomfort and occasionally be down right painful. There have been times when his feet feel like they are on fire and he'll put them in a bucket of ice water to try to alleviate it.
I have MS (dx 1993) and have never had the burning sensation, but do sometimes have to leave my feet hanging outside the covers on the bed because they feel like the blanket weighs a couple hundred pounds.
molitor
06-07-2007, 11:50 AM
Mmmn i've not heard of that condition before..
You mentioning about your feet remind me of exactly what I do with mine.. The blanket feels far heavier / aggravating so I end up with my feet with no covers on :)
You mentioning about your feet remind me of exactly what I do with mine.. The blanket feels far heavier / aggravating so I end up with my feet with no covers on :)
molitor
06-21-2007, 11:22 AM
My feet really are taking a bashing at the moment, i'm off work and in fact not wearing any bad shoes mainly trainers and slippers with supports.
My arches tend to want to try and cramp up at nighttime when i'm laying in bed and today the throbbing aching pain in my toes on my right foot really is starting to annoy me. Funny thing is, when I touch my 3rd toe there really isn't much sensation to touch?
My arches tend to want to try and cramp up at nighttime when i'm laying in bed and today the throbbing aching pain in my toes on my right foot really is starting to annoy me. Funny thing is, when I touch my 3rd toe there really isn't much sensation to touch?
Jackie98
06-21-2007, 05:50 PM
My feet hurt really bad too. They either cramp up, feel like they are burning or it feels like electricity is shooting out my toes! Today, it feels like I have a string tied around a couple of my toes. It's annoying and I keep checking to see if maybe a hair is wrapped around it or something. Many times they do not feel like my own feet, so I can totally relate! I hope you feel better. I can deal with the numbness and tingling/buzzing, but the pain...well, that's just something I can't deal with! I know what you are going through!
jacks :D
jacks :D
shellymay
06-21-2007, 09:03 PM
I have also been diagnosed with having Raynauds. I have the problem where my feet will get cold for no apparent reason and I have to run them under hot water to get them warm. They turn white then blue. My hands have started doing this also. I also have the burning and pain. I don't have the problem where the covers feel like they are heavy but I do have the problem where my feet feel swollen and tight. My big toes are also numb on the outer side and the third toe on my right foot is numb. My feeling never returns. The doctor told me that I will continue to have permanent damage if I don't try to keep my feet warm and stop wearing shoes that don't cover my feet up in the winter time. I don't have the problem too much in the summertime. My feet still turn blue but they are not cold. I don't know how to stop this. Yes, you can get gangrene in your feet or hand or wherever the Raynauds is, but the doctor has told me this is very rare but can happen. I also have symptoms of having MS. The doctor says that yes you can just have Raynauds and no underlying condition but it is also related with having an underlying automimmune disease. I too love wearing the crocs they are very comfortable. Maybe one day will all know exactly what is wrong with us. But for now I guess, like StephanieAnne says, just add it to the list.
Michelle
Michelle