Leg And Foot Pain

[Caran]

For years now I have suffered with burning pains in my feet and legs up to my knees. It is usually worse in the evenings. By this time I am really struggling with this as it is unbearable.
I know it seems extreme but occasionally amputation goes through my head.
I bang my feet on the floor looking for relief. I get up and walk around.
Sometimes sitting on a foot helps a bit. I can't keep my legs still looking to ease it somehow.
Anyone any thoughts on this please.

[JimF]

Are you diabetic?

[Caran]

No jimF I'm not.

[gness]

I have no idea if this would work for you, Caran but I have had amazing results using Wonder Legs. Stops the burning and aches in my feet and legs. Maybe worth a try?

[gness]

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

[Caran]

Thanks gness, I have ordered some.

[Buenchico]

'Sensory neuropathy' might be what's involved here but that's only a 'label' and not a 'cause': https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/peripheral-neuropathy/symptoms/

You need to consult your GP (by phone, in the first instance, under the current circumstances) in order to try to establish the actual cause of the problem, in order that it can be treated.

In the meantime though, capsaicin cream might help. (Click through to 'Treatment' from my link above).

[gness]

Hope they work for you, Caran. Expensive so I look for deals. I was surprised at how well they worked for me. The relief was bliss.... x

[Caran]

Hi gness, I got them for £16.39 on e bay. So seeing as I'm not spending much at the moment I don't mind the cost.

[gness]

Let me know how you get on. Some swear by them others get no relief but that’s the same with everything.

[Canary42]

I've no idea whether this is relevant but this was my Mum's experience some 20 years ago (last century).

She had ongoing pains in her foot/leg but her GP just put it down to age (she was about 80 when the pain started). Several years later she moved house and mentioned it to her new doctor who examined her and claimed immediately he knew what it was and referred her to hospital for an angiogram. At the hospital the surgeon explained the process and asked her if they could go ahead with an angioplasty if they thought it appropriate - she agreed. They carried out the angiogram, decided an angioplasty was required and went ahead (I think it was under local) - they kept her in overnight for observation and she went home next day, and the pain disappeared. I think the angioplasty consisted of inserting a stent in a major artery (femoral possibly) but I don't remember the details.

How her original GP failed to diagnose it I don't know, but I was annoyed that she suffered several years of unnecessary pain as a result of his incompetence (or possibly just failing to keep up to date).

Now I don't want to raise any false hopes with this tale, it may be something completely different in your case, but possibly worth a mention to your GP.

[Caran]

Thank you canary42 I will try and remember that when all this is over.

[jennyjoan]

I remember watching a documentary last year and some of the signs you are having pointed to having very bad Restless Legs. Hope you do get relief from what Gness has suggested.

[Caran]

Thank you jj

[Pete65]

To me, it sounds like peripheral neuropathy.
I think you should visit your GP, and take it from there.