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Originally Posted by freeinhou
Yeah - they call it peripheral neuropathy. I've had it a while. The last neuro I saw blamed it on alcohol (beer).
Tom
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Well, Tom, that just plain ole is WRONG! I've had a bunch of beer and it's never made my feet burn, just my head ache if I have had too much.
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Originally Posted by sheena
However, I had a nerve test in my arms last week and was told I had a nerve problem and B12.... are being cked again.
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Hope they figure out what it is, Sheena. I remember when I had the burning all over my body. That sucked.
They'll have to rule out medical conditions that could cause it if it is peripheral neuropathy. Plus, you might have to have an EMG, nerve conduction velocity test, and/or a nerve biopsy to see if it really IS peripheral neuropathy.
Some medications can help, as FG indicated above--neurontin is one. Sometimes a low dose (non-therapeutic level) antidepressant can help take the pain away. It's a matter of figuring out what works!
Good luck!