constant burning sensations - Neuropathy Message Board

Goody2005 · 03-16-2005, 06:44 AM

Hi all,
I am quite new to this.
I am really concerned about my symptoms, please can you lovely people give me some advice.
My symptoms are severe burning sensation on both of my lower legs. It is almost constant.. I sometimes seem to get a cold feeling, sort of shiver running down my body. The symptoms have been going on now for about 5 months. My skin sometimes seems sore to the touch. Also there is no visible symtoms and my skin feels normal temperature to the touch. I ahve been to the dr's and he has transfered me to see a neurologist. Can someone please tell me that these symptoms are not the symptoms of life threating disease... All in all i feel well but constantly worrying.
PLease can you take the time to give me some advice, it would be very much appreciated.
Forgot to add that i have not had any kind of surgery which could have resulted in nerve damage..
Thanks to all you kind people

xxxxxx

Bob A · 03-17-2005, 09:42 PM

Goody,
Sounds like what I have. RSD / CRPS. I 've had it for over 2 years now. Constant burning pain. It is a neurological disease that is normally not life threatening. Mine started from a life threatening accident.

Goody2005 · 03-18-2005, 08:19 AM

Hi Bob,
Could you please tell me what RSD / CRPS is?? I have no idea..

Thanks

worried mum x

Bob A · 03-18-2005, 12:53 PM

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (older term)
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (updated term)
Burning pain that is disappropriate to the condition. In other words, the pain doesn't make any sense but you know it's there because your brain keeps sending messages. The pain is real and non stop. Go to the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy message board.

Lil'Pea · 03-21-2005, 06:30 PM

ALso, please ask your doc for a 'nerve conduction test'...this is a symptom i have had for quite some time and finally, an answer! Through this test, they found that i have 'neuropathy'....i don't know alot about it yet as it was only very recently, but i would reccomend that you at least ask your doc for the test to see if they can find anything. What it feels like to me, is like i've been scalded/sunburned and it is very sore to the touch. when it hurts, i can't wear socks or have anything touch it if at all possible. I am glad that i finally have an answer and i pray that you will find one too! Lil'Pea