can spinal misalignment cause burning feet symptoms? - Neuropathy Message Board

camelia · 08-13-2003, 11:16 AM

hello all
Does anyone else suffering from peripheral neuropothy also have the condition called 'spondylolisthesis' ? - a break in facet joints that allows the injured vertebra to slip out of alignment.
I am suffering from burning pain in both feet which started a few months ago. According to my blood test I'm not diabetic & was wondering what else could possibly be causing this dehibilitating & fast becoming chronic pain
I see a physiatrist next week & want to suggest he gives me an epidural injection to try & pinpoint where the problem is - anyone have experience with that?
all replies would be much appreciated.

riceneuroni · 08-13-2003, 10:24 PM

Welcome to the board. Camelia. This can be a wonderful place to get help from folks with years of personal experience. You might try posting your question on the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy thread. Regardless of what it is called, the burning pain is what it is all about.

To help answer your question, there are over 100 known causes for peripheral neuropathy. I personally advocate looking into the most common reasons while waiting for the doctors to do their thing.

Things they won't mention are nutrient deficiencies and the causes for them. B12 is chief among them as well as ALA. Inability to absorb any one of a long list of nutrients can cause your symptoms.

Food allergies can cause nutrient deficiencies. Gluten intolerance is chief here. There can be no gastric symptoms (such as pain) and there is no test for it.

To see if you might have a B12 connection, pick up some Methylcobalamin B12 and try a few tablets. You'll likely know within an hour.

Good luck in your search for your cause.

KYIMP

camelia · 08-14-2003, 10:56 AM

Thanks for suggestion of the methyl b12 - tracked it down & i'll give it a shot today - would be wonderful if it was something that simple!
Also looked up nerve damage in my old copy of 'lets get well' by adelle davis & she mentions vit b12 deficiency causing variety of nervous symptoms incl. 'pins & needles' in hands & feet
I've been taking 'tramadol' but when I complained to doctor about the pain he gave me a prescription for neuratonin (sp!) but believe that has horrid side effects & also hate the idea of pain killers rather than pain healers!
will let you know if there's any relief - & thanks again
c'lia

Arlin · 08-14-2003, 11:33 AM

Don't be too quick to brush off Neurontin. It was a life-saver for me. Some folks do have side effects, most common are memory problems (proportionate to the amount of Neurontin taken) and weight gain. No weight gain for me, but the memory is a bit softer.