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Originally Posted by TerryH
I am so glad I found this site! I was diagnosed with PN 2 months ago. I am still going through the battery of testing to see if the cause can be determined. So far all tests are negative for any problems. I have a glucose tolerance test scheduled for next week even though my neuro doc said I didn't need it. The blood test he did for diabetes was a 95.
I took celebrex for two years becasue of a diagnosis of arthristis in my right knee. I quite taking it the first of June because the ortho doc indicated I don't have any arthritis but fluid on the knee. Has anyone heard of Celebrex causing PN?
My seems to be spreading quickly. I have tingling, numbness and buring in both legs and feet, both arms and hands, right side of my face and in my back.
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Hi Terry,
As your symptoms sound similar to mine I am wondering if you might have a form of PN called erythromelalgia. Although this condition is most common in the feet it can also spread to other parts of the body. There is a genetic form of the condition but it can also be idiopathic. The main symptoms are heat, redness and burning sensations that are usually worse with activity and often worse as the day progresses. It is usually considered to be a form of small fiber neuropathy and can start gradually with slow progression or come on quite suddenly and severely. Symptoms are often relieved with cooling.
The usual PN drugs are used and can help to a greater or lesser degree - one has to experiment. There is an on-line support group for EM. Can provide more info if you wish.
Priscilla