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Burning!!!

Shiloh09 — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 02:45:30 GMT

The soles of my feet feel like they are burning! Now reired,I have gone from having my nails and toes done every three weeks to hardly at all. I have not had fake nails since July. I have used the emjoi I purchased here, my feet have always developed callouses below my littles toes and heels. I don't know if I use the emjoi too much or not enough. I have used Cera-ve (sp?) every single night. My diabetes 2 is controlled well with meds. I went from wearing 2-3 inch chunky heels to flip-flops and loafers. This is the stranger thing though...the inside of my ankles are sensitive to touch...kind of like the nerve sensations after my knee replacements from 9 years ago. I will go to a doctor, but not sure if I should go to my family doctor or a podiatrist. Anyone ever had anything like this? I hope it is not neuropathy.

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AussieLuvr — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 02:52:27 GMT

Could it be gout? I got gout for the first time about a year ago. I'll wake up in the morning with a part of my foot hurting and burning.
While it usually shows up on the outside of the big toe, the human foot is LOADED with joints where the inflammation can occur.

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lulu1 — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 02:57:51 GMT

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The soles of my feet feel like they are burning! Now reired,I have gone from having my nails and toes done every three weeks to hardly at all. I have not had fake nails since July. I have used the emjoi I purchased here, my feet have always developed callouses below my littles toes and heels. I don't know if I use the emjoi too much or not enough. I have used Cera-ve (sp?) every single night. My diabetes 2 is controlled well with meds. I went from wearing 2-3 inch chunky heels to flip-flops and loafers. This is the stranger thing though...the inside of my ankles are sensitive to touch...kind of like the nerve sensations after my knee replacements from 9 years ago. I will go to a doctor, but not sure if I should go to my family doctor or a podiatrist. Anyone ever had anything like this? I hope it is not neuropathy.

@Shiloh09

You do not say how recently you used your Emjoi but when I first received one, I was a bit overzealous. After the first try my feet burned terribly for days on end. For a day or two I could barely walk or sleep.

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henderson — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 02:55:24 GMT

Try Kerasal foot ointment. I buy it at Wal-mart and it really helps with your calluses. You may have neuropathy if they are burning/hurting. I have diabetes 2 and take Gabapentin for my foot neuropathy. I would ask your family doctor. By the way flip flops are not good for your feet.

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IMW — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 02:58:51 GMT

Afraid it sounds like neuropathy. I hope not. Does soaking in very cold water help?

I devloped neuropathy with an a1c under 6. Gabapenten helps greatly. I am taking maximum dose of 3600 mg. Without it I can’t walk.

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Shiloh09 — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 03:15:56 GMT

Thank you!

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Shiloh09 — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 03:17:41 GMT

Didn't know about the gout...thanks.

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Shiloh09 — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 03:18:58 GMT

I am now pretty much over the Clarks flip flops....

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Shiloh09 — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 03:19:55 GMT

Side effects?

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Shiloh09 — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 03:21:11 GMT

Do you suffer side effects from the meds?

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q-girl — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 03:25:01 GMT

Hi @Shiloh09. I am also on gabapentin and have noticed no side effects. I have been taking the meds since approx. September 2017. Hope this helps.

Hugs . . .

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RoughDraft — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 04:07:20 GMT

Could it be neuropathy?

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cherry — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 11:14:53 GMT

Have you had your B12 levels checked? It might help you to take vit B 12.

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GSPgirl — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 13:05:22 GMT

No flip flops! The worst for the bottom of your feet. Are you walking barefoot in your house? Do you have hard tile or hardwood floors? That’s what was hurting my feet. My doc said to always wear house shoes with support. Not slippers. I now have no more foot pain.

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sidsmom — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 15:13:18 GMT

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I hope it is not neuropathy.

@Shiloh09

I, too, hope it’s not neuropathy! Just a preventative condition.

Your body is talking to you...listen & fix! 💛

Increased blood flow is imparative!

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Trinity11 — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 17:39:59 GMT

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The soles of my feet feel like they are burning! Now reired,I have gone from having my nails and toes done every three weeks to hardly at all. I have not had fake nails since July. I have used the emjoi I purchased here, my feet have always developed callouses below my littles toes and heels. I don't know if I use the emjoi too much or not enough. I have used Cera-ve (sp?) every single night. My diabetes 2 is controlled well with meds. I went from wearing 2-3 inch chunky heels to flip-flops and loafers. This is the stranger thing though...the inside of my ankles are sensitive to touch...kind of like the nerve sensations after my knee replacements from 9 years ago. I will go to a doctor, but not sure if I should go to my family doctor or a podiatrist. Anyone ever had anything like this? I hope it is not neuropathy.

@Shiloh09....diagnosis by Internet is a slippery slope. You said your diabetes is well controlled, therefore, it may well be your choice of footwear and excessive use of the Emjoi.

I have had diabetes for nearly 50 years. I have no neuropathy because I keep my A1C at an appropriate level. When I did have a bout with it twenty years ago, I found the period when my blood sugars were returning to normal, that was the period I had the most pain. The nerves were firing and coming back.

See a board certified podiatrist. They have experience with diabetic foot care. Good luck!

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Imaoldhippie — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 17:54:33 GMT

@Shiloh09.................go to your doctor that treats your diabetes, the sooner the better.

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Moonchilde — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 20:39:30 GMT

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The soles of my feet feel like they are burning! Now reired,I have gone from having my nails and toes done every three weeks to hardly at all. I have not had fake nails since July. I have used the emjoi I purchased here, my feet have always developed callouses below my littles toes and heels. I don't know if I use the emjoi too much or not enough. I have used Cera-ve (sp?) every single night. My diabetes 2 is controlled well with meds. I went from wearing 2-3 inch chunky heels to flip-flops and loafers. This is the stranger thing though...the inside of my ankles are sensitive to touch...kind of like the nerve sensations after my knee replacements from 9 years ago. I will go to a doctor, but not sure if I should go to my family doctor or a podiatrist. Anyone ever had anything like this? I hope it is not neuropathy.
@Shiloh09....diagnosis by Internet is a slippery slope. You said your diabetes is well controlled, therefore, it may well be your choice of footwear and excessive use of the Emjoi.

I have had diabetes for nearly 50 years. I have no neuropathy because I keep my A1C at an appropriate level. When I did have a bout with it twenty years ago, I found the period when my blood sugars were returning to normal, that was the period I had the most pain. The nerves were firing and coming back.

See a board certified podiatrist. They have experience with diabetic foot care. Good luck!

In addition to what Trinity has said, it’s almost impossible to describe any type of pain in terms that everyone can relate to. I would not say I’ve ever had “burning” feet from neuropathy, and I haven’t had the pins & needles either. Mine manifested as sharp stabs/nerve “zaps.”

I did not believe I had any neuropathy, by other peoples’ description of their neuropathy pain. But then as it increased somewhat, I realized that had to be what it was. It’s under control for me thanks to daily acetyl l-carnitine.

I’ve never had truly severe or nonstop neuropathy, just little annoying slaps at me. My diabetes has been well-controlled since diagnosis (8-10 years ago) yet I did progress into mild neuropathy. So, A1C and BG control may not be/probably isn’t the only determining factor. It may be multiple things, some of which we can’t control.

What the OP might want to do is google “neuropathy pain” and read other peoples’ descriptions of their neuropathy and see if it sounds close.

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Annabellethecat66 — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 20:44:14 GMT

Someone mentioned gout. I've heard of people getting gout like in their feet, but have you ever heard of getting gout all over your body?

My best friend's husband was in the hospital for something else and developed gout all over his body. They gave him massive pain medicine because he was in terrible pain. They made him sleep for (I think) it was 2 days (mostly asleep) because he couldn't even move!

Crazy isn't it?

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cherry — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 21:33:42 GMT

I know it doesn't have to be in your toe, my sister had it in her knee. I didn't know it could encompass your entire body @Annabellethecat66