I have had PN for many years,this week i was in the hospital and
diagnosed with RSD.
So i will answer about the PN,I have a very hard time wearing a shoe,
socks and can't stand the pain or weight from a sheet. Mine is in the
feet to knees, hands to elbows,across back to shoulder. If the Neuro Dr.
sticks pins i don't feel it. I have a hard time with balance and must
use a walker you put your hands through or electric wheelchair. The pain
can be tingling,burning,spams,electrical shocks and worst at times.
I also have wasting away of muscle,fatigue. There are over 200 kinds
I have got Polyneuropathys. I will stop now but it's can be very pain
full you can get a short rest and the pain will start and knock me
on my fanny again. Awind blowing feeling or light touching would not
hurt in the area the nerves are dead.
I was in a headon collision yrs back and the Drs. feel this has caused the
RSD so far,my leg is a mess and the red area burns like i would think
a 3rd degree burn would feel. And it's very painfull as well,they are alike
in someways but different ways. All i can say is oh no. There 's burning with
PN but not the same. I was a ER Truma Nurse for 25 yrs. my heart goes
out to you all. Now i really got you confused,i have been reading your
posts. Sue