shooting pains and burning sensations in hands and feet

[Millwallben]

Over the last few months I’ve started getting shooting/sharp pin prick like pains in my toes, fingers and eyes plus burning sessions in my thumbs. Only happen a few times at first, but now happens several times a week. They don’t last long and I can go hours and days without them. Does anyone else with Ataxia have these issues?

[Lidldidl]

Hi Millwalben, I get pains in my thumbs & numbness in my fingers, also not all the time -but seems to be getting more severe. Toes are OK but having problems with eyes & putting that down hay fever?? Be interesting to hear more replies to your question. xx

[Millwallben in reply to Lidldidl]

Cheers for replying, sorry to hear you are having issues too.

[paul456]

Hi Millwallben

I get pains in my feet, hands and also my eyes, I was told it is nerve pain which you can get medication to help. Visit your GP or Neurologists.

Stay strong my friend 👍🏻

[Millwallben in reply to paul456]

Thank you fella. I'm a long way from my next nuro appointment so I'm debating weather to contact the ataxia nurse.

[Driven1 in reply to Millwallben]

Go see your GP, can only treat the symptoms anyway.

[paul456 in reply to Millwallben]

I would my friend a lot of this nice disability is about self help and being pushy to get what you need.

Take care my friend 👍🏻

[wobblybee]

🤔 These sensations are likely linked to Neuropathy. If so…medication may be offered.

[Millwallben in reply to wobblybee]

Thank you, I'm wondering at what level I might need to get medication for them. At the moment they are not constant, so just painful when they happen, but not getting in the way of anything.

[wobblybee in reply to Millwallben]

🙂 If you are wondering when medication will be necessary…it likely depends on how bearable the pain is..and will probably be different for everybody.

🤔 If it’s some time until your next appointment, discuss the symptoms with your GP.

[7151 in reply to wobblybee]

Well no point in asking my Gp he knows nothing about antakia i only ask my neurologue most of thé time.i dont bother its only in this antakia problème things Côme and go i ve certainly learned to live with it and adapté as nessasaire xx

[Millwallben in reply to 7151]

Definitely agree with live and adapt

[7151 in reply to Millwallben]

Yep xx

[7151]

Hi yes i get that in my feet

[Jessie70]

Hi Millwallben. I have been misdiagnosed too many times that I can no longer keep track but when I was diagnosed with neuropathy I was prescribed 100mg of Gabapentin 3x a day. I received instant relief! My pin and needles started in my feet. It then progressed to my body feeling like I was on fire. I would fill up the tub with cold water and stand there until I was so tired I could sleep. The Gabapentin changed everything with this symptom. I’ve heard the side effects are not good but honestly I’ve never looked into it as I receive so much relief I kinda don’t think I need to know about them. I hope this helps.