Can peripheral neuropathy come and go? - Neuropathy Message Board

ladyj2 · 04-10-2008, 06:30 PM

Hi,
I get these pins and needle sensations and electrical shocks through out the day and some times my legs just ache. These symptoms may last for weeks to a couple of months and then disappear for many months.
I do not know if I take Ibuprofen for other stuff if that makes the symptoms go away or if they just go away on their own only to come back later. I do not have any numbness or loss of motor skills.
I took Cipro several years ago when I had the first incident. If Cipro caused it would the symptoms last intermittently like this for years?
Because the symptoms come and go does that mean there is no nerve damage...would it show up on a test if I have no symptoms at the tim of the test?
Thanks in advance

cream9518 · 04-11-2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyj2

Hi,
I get these pins and needle sensations and electrical shocks through out the day and some times my legs just ache. These symptoms may last for weeks to a couple of months and then disappear for many months.
I do not know if I take Ibuprofen for other stuff if that makes the symptoms go away or if they just go away on their own only to come back later. I do not have any numbness or loss of motor skills.
I took Cipro several years ago when I had the first incident. If Cipro caused it would the symptoms last intermittently like this for years?
Because the symptoms come and go does that mean there is no nerve damage...would it show up on a test if I have no symptoms at the tim of the test?
Thanks in advance

cream9518 · 04-11-2008, 06:19 PM

Dear ladyj2, you may have the beginning of PN. I started with burning feet a little over two years ago. Had all tests and the last one was a skin biopsy which showed nerve damage. Now I have burning and numbness ankles going up my legs. I also have electrical shocks on my back and tingling throughout my body. I have been on high doses of Lyrica but since it has not helped I now am on 200mgs a day. I also have been on percocet to relieve some of the pain. You must get to see a neurologist before your ailments worsen.

happygirl440 · 04-13-2008, 09:30 PM

Hi, Have you had a nerve test done? That will show problems even if there are no current symptoms. Talk to your doctor.
Cindy

ladyj2 · 04-14-2008, 12:00 PM

I just got a referral to a neurologist. I was concerned about going if I didn't have current symptoms that it would not show up and be a waste of time. It sounds like there is no cure just pain treatment. Do most people just get worse and worse or do many stay mild. I am only in my 40's so I hate to think there is no way to halt this... I can't imagine what I will be like at 70!!! Thanks