Are you experiencing burning sensations with your MS?
Burning sensations are a common sensory symptom in MS, affecting nearly 8 out of every 10 people with the condition. These unusual feelings happen when MS damages the nerves in your central nervous system, disrupting how your body experiences sensations like heat, cold Show Full Answer
Are you experiencing burning sensations with your MS?
Burning sensations are a common sensory symptom in MS, affecting nearly 8 out of every 10 people with the condition. These unusual feelings happen when MS damages the nerves in your central nervous system, disrupting how your body experiences sensations like heat, cold, and pain.
Health professionals often categorize burning sensations as:
* Dysesthesia - Unusual and spontaneous pain sensations, including burning, electric shocks, or shooting pain
* Paresthesia - Unusual sensory symptoms like pins and needles or tingling that can feel like burning
Many MyMSTeam members describe experiencing burning sensations in different areas. One member shared feeling "burning sensations in my feet 24 hours a day," while another mentioned "mild icy-hot sensations and some numbness."
These sensations can occur at any stage of MS and are sometimes even the first symptom people notice. For those with relapsing-remitting MS, these symptoms may go away at the end of a flare.
If burning sensations are affecting your daily activities like writing or walking, it's worth discussing treatment options with your neurologist to help manage this uncomfortable symptom.
November 10, 2025
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