[Idiopathic PN]

Hello,

I'd like to ask if anyone with neuropathy in the feet and legs have developed skin darkening in their legs starting at the back of the ankles. The darkened areas are exactly on the same spots on both legs. At first, I didn't give attention to it whent it developed in my left ankle. i thought it was early signs of varicose veins. But lately, I noticed same spot has developed in my right ankle. I would not mind if these are normal age spots. My concern is --- I haven't found the cAuse of my nerve pains and it is slowly getting worse. These darkened areas could have some correlation with my pain.

Anybody with similar condition?

Mary

[Dr. Smith]

Hi Mary,

Don't know, but I'd run it past your doctor asap...

Doc

[mrsD]

Is this skin change pigmentation or purple
Like a bruise?

Does it go away when your feet are
Elevated for a while? Is there swelling
with it?

Feet do get tanned and sunburned
if exposed a lot.

Iron overload and adrenal issues can also
bronze the skin .

[en bloc]

Hyperpigmentation is (as MrsD mentioned) a sign of adrenal issues.

It's also associated with other several other things...see below:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperpigmentation

I'm not sure how they would relate to your pain though.

[Idiopathic PN]

Originally Posted by en bloc

Hyperpigmentation is (as MrsD mentioned) a sign of adrenal issues.

It's also associated with other several other things...see below:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperpigmentation

I'm not sure how they would relate to your pain though.

en bloc,
I had a cortisol test (blood) last April and result was normal low. My endocrinologist said that it was okay.

Mary

[Idiopathic PN]

MrsD and en bloc,

This is off topic but I always feel comfortable sharing here my coming procedure.

I will have aBravo Procedure tomorrow to determine the acid reflux. I'm serious about this reflux because of my lungs. I was told that acid can aspirate to the lungs and I don't want that to happen. I may have missed mentioning to you, I have bronchiectasis. Urghhhh. ... What a life!!

Mary

[Idiopathic PN]

Originally Posted by mrsD

Is this skin change pigmentation or purple
Like a bruise?

Does it go away when your feet are
Elevated for a while? Is there swelling
with it?

Feet do get tanned and sunburned
if exposed a lot.

Iron overload and adrenal issues can also
bronze the skin .

Mrs.D,
The color is not purple, it does not look like a bruise. The skin is not elevated, not itchy. The strange thing is-- it's very symmetrical, shade, spot, size and length. It does not have any unusual pain when pressure is applied.

I had a diabetic uncle (not blood related). I saw his legs when he was alive and the discoloration looks like that, although mine is very lighter in shade. I don't think this is a sign of diabetes because my sugar is not THAT BAD.

It does not disappear when my feet are elevated. No swelling.

I will try to look into the iron overload and adrenal issues. I just thought to be more aware of new things appearing as it might point to that elusive cause of the PN.

Thank you.

Mary

[ger715]

Originally Posted by Idiopathic PN

Mrs.D,
The color is not purple, it does not look like a bruise. The skin is not elevated, not itchy. The strange thing is-- it's very symmetrical, shade, spot, size and length. It does not have any unusual pain when pressure is applied.

I had a diabetic uncle (not blood related). I saw his legs when he was alive and the discoloration looks like that, although mine is very lighter in shade. I don't think this is a sign of diabetes because my sugar is not THAT BAD.

It does not disappear when my feet are elevated. No swelling.

I will try to look into the iron overload and adrenal issues. I just thought to be more aware of new things appearing as it might point to that elusive cause of the PN.

Thank you.

Mary

What you describe is similiar to how my Stasis Dermatatis started with the discoloration beginning in the ankles. Eventually darkened and is now on the top of my feet, as well as slowly going to just under the knees. The darkest is definitely the front and back of ankles. Look up Stasis Dematatis on the internet. This will give you a better explanation.


Gerry

[Idiopathic PN]

Originally Posted by ger715

What you describe is similiar to how my Stasis Dermatatis started with the discoloration beginning in the ankles. Eventually darkened and is now on the top of my feet, as well as slowly going to just under the knees. The darkest is definitely the front and back of ankles. Look up Stasis Dematatis on the internet. This will give you a better explanation.


Gerry

Gerry,

I will surely look statis dermatatis on the Internet..... Thank you.

Mary

[Idiopathic PN]

Originally Posted by ger715

What you describe is similiar to how my Stasis Dermatatis started with the discoloration beginning in the ankles. Eventually darkened and is now on the top of my feet, as well as slowly going to just under the knees. The darkest is definitely the front and back of ankles. Look up Stasis Dematatis on the internet. This will give you a better explanation.


Gerry

Gerry,

I read online about the Statis Dermatatis. I don't have swelling. Although i am not sure if the pain that gets worse when standing or the dull ache I feel is from the neuropathy or from this Statis. Mine is not bumpy or cobblestone looking skin and I don't have skin sores, I guess this would come in due time.

I have problems with varicose veins, but the 2 symmetrical discolorations in my ankles are in the areas where there are no signs of overt veins.

What treatment did you have for this condition? It says online that it is related to heart problem....

Mary