Are you experiencing painful burning sensations in your feet that make walking difficult?
Yes, this is a common experience for people with MS. Many MyMSTeam members describe similar sensations, including burning feet that significantly impact their ability to walk.
One member shared: "I do get the feelings of having socks Show Full Answer
Are you experiencing painful burning sensations in your feet that make walking difficult?
Yes, this is a common experience for people with MS. Many MyMSTeam members describe similar sensations, including burning feet that significantly impact their ability to walk.
One member shared: "I do get the feelings of having socks on both legs along with the tingling, buzzing, and vibrations, as well as the feeling of my feet on fire."
This type of pain is called neuropathic pain (nerve pain), which affects up to one-quarter of people with MS. It happens because MS damages the myelin sheath around nerves in your brain and spinal cord, interfering with how signals are sent to your brain.
Common burning sensations in MS include:
* Burning
* Tingling
* Pins and needles
* Stabbing or prickling
* Numbness
What you can do:
Talk to your neurologist about these symptoms. They may suggest medications like gabapentin (Neurontin) or pregabalin (Lyrica) to help manage nerve pain. Getting your MS under better control with disease-modifying therapies may also help improve these symptoms.
Don't ignore this pain, especially if it's affecting your quality of life and ability to walk. Your healthcare team can work with you to find relief.
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