Burning/on fire feeling... - Neuropathy Message Board

moviestr_20 · 09-17-2006, 07:03 AM

Who's experienced these and what's the cure?

I have NP and am on Lyrica, so I'm not sure what else to be on...
*but the burning feeling on the HEEL of my feet bothers.
*If it isn't that, it'd be my feet are on fire and have edema (swollen feet).
*IF it ain't that, then it's tingly feelings down my legs.
*If it ain't that the numb sensation on my chest/upper arm is occurring

*right now I have a bruise in the center of my chest as apparently my heart stopped and the Paramedics did a chest compression (this happened several days ago--can't remember as I was "out")*

I either have 1 problem going and it's either of those "listed" issues or they ALL are occurring at the same time.

Rarely do I have a time w/o any of those issues going on, but when I have a "break" of no problems...I am a happy camper.

But right now, my bottom of my heel feels burned. Yesterday it was worse and I spent the whole day asleep & in bed (felt ill & in pain, not just heel/sole of feet but abdominal *another issue*).

I do have pain meds, but they don't do anything for nerve pain. Lyrica is the only nerve pain meds I have. The others are Methadone & Dilaudid & Lidoderm Patch 5%

what can I do to help ease this burning sensation on my heel? Elevation ain't doing anything except keeping me from having edema *shrug*.

jen

Shirley M · 09-17-2006, 01:31 PM

Hi Jen,So sorry that you are so ill. I have the burning feet also. I think that when the body gets acidic,it causes all kind of problems. I started taking Probiotics and they are helping with a lot of my problems. You can buy Litmus strips and test your urine and see how acidic you are. Then start taking the Probotics 3 times a day.It has helped in so many ways. My hearing is even better and I feel much better since I started the Probotics.Do a little research on line--type in "What happens when we are acidic", it's amazing how much you will find.
Hugs Shirley

Tomy999 · 09-17-2006, 11:33 PM

Hi Jen,
This use to help me some when my feet were on fire.
3 or 4 soluble disprin and sorbelene lotion, disolve the disprin and mix with the sorbelene to a thick paste[ not runny ] then just slap it all over the burning spot after a little while it was asorbed into the skin and hopefully it may ease the burning, [ sorta makes the small nerves a bit drunk

]
It will not take it away completely but it use to at least make it more bearable to handle.
I use to make up enough for the whole day, then when i felt i needed it, i would slap some more on.
good luck

SarahNina · 09-18-2006, 04:12 AM

I use ice-packs when my feet are burning. I have about 8 and keep them in the freezer. That way I always have enough--even if I forgot to put some pack or some aren't frozen yet. The ice doesn't always help the burning go away, but I feel much better while it's being applied. I also keep a few istant ice-packs in my car in case I need them away from home.

don'tlikecold · 09-18-2006, 04:15 PM

Most of us have experienced the same feelings. Try to cut out as much sugar out of your diet as possible. And also try to get off the narcotics. They only cause rebound pain and affect all organs.

Susan