So I understand acute frostbite can cause nerve damage but can a distal appendage repeatedly exposed to the cold get nerve damage?

My symptoms started in February during a rather cold winter. I spent many times outdoors in Crocs sandals during sub 40 degree temps. My core was dressed warm but unfortunately I didn't take care of my feet. To be 100% transparent I'm a competitive archer and practice outside almost daily. I was shooting a lot during this time.

I wonder if the cause of my PN symptoms are from repeated exposure to the cold. I obviously didn't experience frostbite but maybe I suffered some nerve damage?

Sorry mom I'll wear socks next time

Repeated cold exposure even without frostbite can cause damage. This is a problem for surfers sometimes too.

Thanks

I guess once the damage occurs the healing process is prolonged from what I gather on here and from my neurologist.

Being that you have problems only on one side, I'd doubt it's from the cold...unless of course, you wore socks on one foot...

Seriously though, I think you would have had pain at the time and noticed problems from the start if the damage was from the cold.

Not saying that was the reason for symptoms just that technically cold can cause damage. So keep those tootsies warm next winter!

We do have a "one sock club" over on the CRPS forum.

Well that post pretty much killed my exposure to cold theory lol

Guess it's on to the next idea. Heck this is mystery game.

Thanks Enbloc

If you only have issues on one side, have you looked into shingles?

No didn't consider that one.