The soles of my feet feel like they are burning continously. This is a result of smoking, which I quit in 1976. The feeling of burning is inside not on the outside, the outside feels cool to the touch. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Bob Arnold

Hi Bob
Sorry to hear about your burning pain but I have some experience with foot burning pain. The info you gave is not a lot to go on. Who told you the burning had to do with smoking? Was it a Dr. and if so, did he or she mention a diagnosis? Have you seen a Podiatrist? Do you feel any clicking or popping when you walk? I have had a lot of foot problems and multiple foot surgeries and my latest problems are with neuromas in my feet. Burning in the balls of my feet are one of my symptoms and clicking and popping with every step is another symptom. There are other foot problems that can cause burning in the feet. Diagnosing the problem depends on exactly where the pain is. Diabetes can also cause burning in the feet as can poor circulation through the arteries. Have you had any testing done or did a Dr. just say it was due to smoking? If no tests have been done, then you need some tests or you need to see a Podiatrist and have your feet examined. There are so many things that can cause your feet to burn like that but if the cause is neuromas, then a good Podiatrist should be able to help you with that. I hope this information helps in some way and that you can get some relief. Burning foot pain is not pleasant. I can attest to that. Good luck and if you have any additional information to share, please let me know.

I had been so frustrated I did not fully explain why I know it was caused from smoking. I had previously quit and the burning stopped in about six weeks. Then, like an idiot I started back to smoking because I put on a lot of weight. The burning started again and when I finally stopped for good I expected the burning to stop but it did not. I went to a neurologist for a check up to see if he could do anything, with no luck. He did a lot of testing and made no recommendations. This is just something I have to live with until someone comes up with a viable answer. Thanks,anyway Bob Arnold

Hi Bob;
I am also suffering from burning foot pain. I've been diagnosed with "Plantar Fasciitis" which is an inflammation of the plantar fascia (the membrane surrounding connective tissue in the feet). It sounds like you may want to investigate this with your MD...
Plantar Fasciitis can be caused by repetitive strain and is the most common cause of localized heel pain. It starts as a dull, intermittent pain in heel or arch, progressing to a sharp, persistent pain through heel and foot that usually occurs in the morning or after resting (mine is worst in the evenings). It can even include tightness in calf muscles. Apparently, it can be caused by a number of factors: increased activity or in association with aging, flat feet or high arched, rigid feet, or poor supporting shoes. Large weight gain in a short period of time can also contribute. I hope some of this helps, and that you find some relief.
Cheers,
-L.

Sorry, I did not fully explain how I know it was caused by smoking. When I quit in 1963 the burning stopped after about six weeks. Then, like an idiot I started back because of a weight gain. When I finally quit for good in 1976 I expected the burning to stop but it did not. I have been to a neurologist and had some testing done but no solution. I have to take a 1 mg tablet of klonopin about an hour before going to bed in order to get any sleep. Thanks anyway, Bob Arnold

there is a neurological disease that is caused by smoking, I think it is something like Beckets (not spelled right, probably) but I have read of it. It does get better when you stop smoking. I believe you have to stop smoking to stop the progression of nerve damage.

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