Hi Pinkynose:

I don't know about this from first hand experience, but I Googled and got information that 'shiny skin on your feet' is a symptom of Diabetes.

Are you diabetic? I'm not.

Common Diabetes Foot Problems And How To Prevent Them | Diabetesnet.com

I do have shiny feet which is a side effect of my PN. The skin on my feet is very thin, due to reduced blood supply. The vessels that move blood around in my feet don't get the enervation they need to work well.

Neuropathy Symptoms in the Feet | LIVESTRONG.COM

My feet have thin skin and cuts and wounds take months to heal.

I have profound Peripheral Neuropathy and need braces on both legs to walk and stand.

Hugs, and best wishes, ElaineD

Hi Elaine. I am not diabetic according to all the tests I've taken. I appreciate your response and links. Thank you

I actually noticed that the bottom of my feet are shiny a few days ago, but I think they've been like that for a while now, before my PN ever started. I should say, before my PN ever started to BOTHER me.

But I am in the process of figuring out of mine is diabetes related or not - my fasting and A1C are all at the very high end of "normal" and I've been testing my own sugars lately and there have been a few in the prediabetic and even diabetic range.

I am glad you posted this question, though, because I did some research and found a lot about shiny feet and hands being a sign of diabetes. The more evidence I have to bring to my first neuro appointment that my PN could be caused by high blood sugar, the better.

This may be a function of applying lotions and creams to the feet and hands.

My husband has shiny hands too, but does not have PN.

Redness would be more problematic ...sometimes indicates liver issues.

You could ask your doctor at your next visit.

Thanks MrsD. I do apply at least one type of lotion for my symptoms to my feet and legs most nights and use my hands to do it.

The question about Shiny feet. I have very shiny feet, so much so that should I walk across the carpet shoeless my socks work off. I have very painful PN, not much they can do about it though!