my feet hurt! anybody?!!!

[grace4et]

ive had this annoying and painful symptom as long as i've had ms 6 yrs rrms where the bottoms (soles and balls not so much arch) get sore after walking and being on them (bearing my own body weight or carrying bags for that matter) for only a couple of minutes. in the earlier years it wasn't so bad but progressively got worst over the years and now it affects my already impaired ability to walk and maintain my balance. i can be laying in bed at night after a full day and the bottoms of my feet just scream in soreness. i usually just rub biofreeze (a cooling muscle rub) on them or just take it! the bottoms of my feet already are slightly numb from the beginning of this ms thing. i feel like i would walk so much better and longer if my feet wouldn't tire and get sore so fast! anybody experience this and is there any relief?

[KoKo]

Hi grace4et

Often times I get painful cramps in my feet while walking.

Hurts like heck, but doesn't last long (thankfully!).

It doesn't sound like the same type of pain that your feet have though, does it?

In any case, maybe someone can relate with the type of foot pains you get, and have a solution that will help.

Gosh, walking is difficult enough.......

Hope you can find some relief.

Take care,
KoKo

[Lori Lee]

I do not have a diagnosis but have been told by the MS specialist that I am suspicous for MS.

That being said I do have foot pain. It seems to be the balls of my feet and outward edge of my foot. It is almost as if my feet are cramped up.

When this is happening I have trouble getting comfortable at night as I sleep on my side with a knee pillow but my feet hurt if they touch each other.

The foot that hurts the most is the one that is now turning in slightly and gets vibrations and tingles often.

Not sure how it all related but wanted to let you know I have it as well.

[Skinny]

Oh yes Lovley foot pain! It was one of my eairlest symtoms however my pain seem to be a bit diffrent then yours is. Mine 1st felt like I was walking on glass I couldnt find a pair of shoes or even walking barefoot or with socks to help it. Now its gotten to where sometimes it feels like I am walking on Glass or my toes are on fire from a flame tortch.
I have yet to find anything that helps I was told by someone one time to soak my feet in empsom salt to see if that would help I havent tried it yet. They hurt if I am laying or sitting or standing or walking they just plan hurt. I am wondering if its nuropathy or somekind of nerve damage of some sort.
Sorry I dont really have an answer for you but know your not alone in this I suffer from the foot pain too.

[zilphia01]

definitely

Yes, foot pain; and trying to describe it to my neuro is less that effective. Most times it feels like I am walking with my shoes full of popped popcorn. Sometimes I get a piercing shooting pain in different, changing areas of my foot.

Neuro says, sounds like plantar fascitis (sp?)- I don't think so since it comes and goes, and is not always in arch or heel, and not always in the same place.

what I found that helps is a sandal (Underarmor Ignite III)(bought in Dick's sporting goods store). Not sure if they have them in men's size. Womens are either white with purple or white with pink. sooooo comfortable.

good luck!! Keep us posted if you find a solution that works for you.

[grace4et]

thanks for the replies everyone. im just hoping to find some relief or a cure or a magic shoe or something so i can walk better.... and just be able to lay in bed and rest better without that achy soreness for that matter. just taking it a day at a time.

[day1]

Feet! Ugh! I feel your pain! My doctor prescribed Oxcarbazepine. It was a godsend and helped ease the pain remarkably. Since I've retired from teaching and no longer stand and walk all day long... my feet feel much better. Best of everything to you!

[mgoerke]

Ive got it too. feels like I'm walking on gravel. Since flare in may it is constant pain, not just when walking. I take gabapentin at night, it helps but I feel super stoned in the morning so I don't take it all the time.

I'm in the middle of yet another flare and hoping the pain doesn't get worse.

Have you tried any of the nerve pain drugs yet?

[angelpach]

I get awful foot pain from time to time... A lot the past few weeks.

I'm in the middle of an awful Flare and on IV SOL as of yesterday.

I have been getting this awful pain in my feet. Sometimes it's like hot electric pain shooting on the top of my foot into the start of my leg. I also have awful pain when getting up ans it truly feels like my bones are breaking and walking is so painful that I hold on to walls or use my walker.

I'm sorry you are having to go through this for so long. I hope it goes away soon.

You are not alone.

[grace4et]

thanx again everyone! @day 1 im going to look up that stuff your talking about and mention it to my doctor. i just want some kind of relief!

[driverd57]

I had the same problem. Neuro that it was plantar fascitis not MS related. Shoes and insoles didnt help. At the same time they tested my Vit D level and found it to be almost non-existant. I am now on Vit D 50,000 units twice a week. Coincidence or not, my feet feel MUCH better. Might be worth a try for you. I was an RN on my feet all day. I am no longer working, but this kept me working a while longer. Good luck!

[Alyms79]

I have neuropathy in both my feet,and hands. But it isnt a throbbing pain,more like a zapping burning pain. and mainly on the tops of my feet,but sometimes on the bottom. It is starting in my hands,like my finger tips are numb but hurt like heck!!

[grace4et]

I have neuropathy in both my feet,and hands. But it isnt a throbbing pain,more like a zapping burning pain. and mainly on the tops of my feet,but sometimes on the bottom. It is starting in my hands,like my finger tips are numb but hurt like heck!!

thats how the bottoms of my feet are...numb but sore and achy at the same time.

[grace4et]

I had the same problem. Neuro that it was plantar fascitis not MS related. Shoes and insoles didnt help. At the same time they tested my Vit D level and found it to be almost non-existant. I am now on Vit D 50,000 units twice a week. Coincidence or not, my feet feel MUCH better. Might be worth a try for you. I was an RN on my feet all day. I am no longer working, but this kept me working a while longer. Good luck!

thanx im going to mention this possibility to my doctor.

[evaeli5252]

Hi, I can understand the kind of pain you may be undergoing. My aunt was suffering from severe pain after walking inside the house. She was prescribed to wear foot friendly shoes which are comfortable to wear from the soles. I suggest you try surfing for shoes and foot wears which are meant for medical purposes and are comfortable to wear.