I asked the neurologist about this the other day. I said am I crazy or are my symptoms worse in cold weather. I have noticed more foot drop, and tripping over the floor more. I sent my husband out tonight to a meeting because my feet were hurting from the cold.

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My symptoms are always much worse in the winter. I think they are worse even if I am inside. Just like before it rains. I also wear the cuddle duds. I mostly wear sweat clothes. I also always have slippers on. I have a lot of tile and hard wood in my house. In the winter I can't go into any of those rooms without something on my feet. Try warm baths and showers. They help me.
Like Mrs. D. I wear gloves if my hands get too cold. You can get them very cheap and sometimes in a package of several.
Hope this helps

Hi Sham.
Just out of curiosity-What did your neurologist say about worsening of symptoms and the colder weather? Mine are getting much worse these days.

Thanks Kitt and hopeful for your replies and suggestions. I am just trying to find ways to cope until my appointment with a neurologist on Jan. 15th. I really need to find some answers as to why this condition has returned after being mostly symptom free for some time.

For most of us, especially with hereditary neuropathy but others as well, it is a forgone conclusion that the pain worsens in the colder weather. Most doctors I have had contact with are aware of this.

CeCe55,

The neurologist said that cold weather does make PN worse. That the symptoms have a tendency to be worse in cold weather.

I don't understand it much but I wonder if it has anything to do with the barometer. That's the reason they gave me for my symptoms getting worse when it rains.
Just a maybe

Hi Everyone,
I am really concerned with the seemingly rapid increase of symptoms that I am experiencing.These include muscle weakness, cramping and sometimes throbbing leg pain. There is also hand and arm involvement. I am trying to cope as best I can, but it is getting harder to handle all of these newer manifestations.
I am not currently taking any medications and will not be seeing a Neurologist until the New Year. As my SFN was deemed to be Idiopathic in 2009, I have nowhere to start. Just wondering if these newer symptoms are as a result of the onslaught of cold weather, or if any of you could shed some light on what else could be going on.
Thanks in advance for any imput. Just need to put my scrambled mind at ease - at least for the time being! I know all of you suffer with your own neuropathy issues, however I have truly appreciated your help and suggestions. It is really helpful to have an understanding place to turn too!CeCe

A change in pressure makes me hurt all over a lot of the time especially when I sleep or try to. I never get up though. I just hang tough.

Keep us posted on what you find out when you see the neurologist. Any family history of the kind of symptoms you are experiencing? Thank you.