Burning Feet

[burningfoot]

Hello All,

I want to start off by saying that I haven't been diagnosed with MS or even had a doctor look into it. Also, a few months ago I had blood test done and my doctor said my resting glucose levels were high but not to the point of diabetes.

Once I found out this I changed my diet and am currently down 24 pounds to try and avoid the onset of diabetes. I take top of the line multivitamins to ensure that I get my daily value as well.

I have always had problems with blurred vision(which I have chopped up to allergies), balance, head aches, joint pain(I work in an industry where nothing is light), etc.. With that said I have been having real focus problems, sometimes I can't put a key in the door my hands shake, and I will grab something knowing I need to hold the object but my hand just had other plans.

These symptoms are one thing but my main deal is that my feet feel numb and tingly half the time and when not I feel like they are resting on a heater. I get these sharp stabbing pain with cramping that shoots up to the back of my knee. My legs feel dead almost like I have to talk them into moving and my arms and I are in a constant battle with eachother.

I don't really think I have MS but just wanted to see if these are something that are common with it. I am just tired of seeing my doctor and them looking at me like I am crazy.

Thanks for your time!

[gwynnf]

Hi,
Have you seen or called your neurologist with this additional symptom? Do your doctor's think this is MS? Have you had an MRI or spinal tap?

I have been DX since 1995 and do have all the symptoms you are talking about; however, without a definitive diagnosis of MS you can't assume this is the cause.

I too had that feeling of frustration during the time I was finally diagnosed. It is hard because I would get a symptom and then by the time I got to the doctor's office it was gone.

I do hope it's not MS and it's explainable as something else. As far as what makes it feel better....stretching, massage and cold compresses.

Good luck to you. God bless.

[REG53]

Hi burningfoot,

I've had numb feet when I am having a flare and my feet burn off & on at anytime but as it's been said you can't assume you have ms.

Have you seen a ms specialist or had a mri?

I hope you find an answer soon.