neuropathy does it hurt all the time
 

drs say I have it in my feet , but I have the tingling and flushing feeling , no burning ...dr put me on Cymbalta and it helps some. Of courase when I get off my feet its quits... Do you think this is Neuropathy

The short answer is: No, neuropathy isn't painful for everyone. Some just get weakness, some numbness, some tingling - and many other symptoms.

What kind of testing did you have done before the doctors made their diagnosis?

There are lots of things that can cause tingling feet and yes, neuropathy is one of the major ones. Sometimes they can make a diagnosis just based on a physical exam, but usually there is some testing done to rule out other things.

But - if you do have neuropathy, the more important questions are: What is causing the neuropathy? and What can be done to correct the underlying cause?

The best way to really control neuropathy is to find and correct the underlying cause. Unfortunately, it can often be difficult to pin down. In that case, you kind of have to take a "shotgun approach" - (consider dietary/lifestyle improvements, take some supplements that support nerve health and circulation, and often it is necessary to take medications). Read through the posts on this forum - and you can find many good ideas that may be helpful for you as you try to figure out this disease.

all the testing I got was a EMG and it was fine... I have made an apt with a foot dr to see what he thinks...thanks

The foot doctor may be best...

Pain worse on walking/standing may be mechanical in nature, and fixable.

My pain is always worse at night in bed.

My PN like symptoms are rarely painful but certainly annoying/uncomfortable.

I'm seeing a foot doc Friday.


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Yes, indeed...+1

Oh God,
the nights. The stabbing.:(

My symptoms are worse in the evening as well.

I can relate. Last night I was burning and buzzing from my neck down to my thighs and butt. I couldn't figure out what caused my symptoms to flair so badly and what side to try to sleep on....I settled on my left side with a pillow between my knees.

I do not have pain at night .. not any that is why I am questioning if I even have it....

Mine also, is not really bothersome at night, and I have had it for 4 years. The Dr looked at me funny, when I told him, but that's it. I've had no tests other than the "shock therapy" (my name for it).

My pain symptoms are also almost non-existent at night. This is one of the reasons why the neuromuscular specialist didn't diagnose me with PN. Mine is very bad while I'm on my feet, but gets better when I get home and put my feet up. I note a lot of people who say the sheets are incredibly painful at night. I'm the opposite - some nights I can hardly feel the sheets on my toes (sort of that feeling of wearing socks even though you aren't).

The doctor said that neuropathic pain almost always is worst at night, and putting your feet up won't help it. Of course, he didn't really take the time to listen to all my symptoms in detail - only the first few that I mentioned.