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PERIPHAL NEUROPATHY WITH SLIPPERY FLUID FEELING UNDER FOOT
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MikeyBikey
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Hello and welcome!
I have developed neuropathic pain accompanied by reduced sensation in my remaining foot since a severe bout of Covid left me with Covid Toe. I somitines get the sensation there is cotton wool under the forefoot. Have you had your circulation checked with a Doppler and the ABPI (Ankle Brachial Pressure Index ) measured.
I have developed neuropathic pain accompanied by reduced sensation in my remaining foot since a severe bout of Covid left me with Covid Toe. I somitines get the sensation there is cotton wool under the forefoot. Have you had your circulation checked with a Doppler and the ABPI (Ankle Brachial Pressure Index ) measured.
MikeyBikey
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My DSN at the time said my pulses were fine but I felt that something was wrong and on the way out told the receptionist the nurse had asked me to book a Doppler. I had it six weeks later abd was diagnosed with PAD!
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Welcome to the forum @HarryOP
Changes in feelings and sensations are generally classified as sensory neuropathy
www.webmd.com
Often the damage to the nerves gives rise to tingling, burning, pins and needles, or electric shock type feelings, or acute sensitivity to touch, but we have had members over the years who have also experienced ‘phantom’ sensations where their nerves give the impression of feeling something that isn’t there.
Changes in feelings and sensations are generally classified as sensory neuropathy
Peripheral Neuropathy -- Symptoms, Types, and Causes of Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral Neuropathy - A condition where the nerves that carry messages between your brain and spinal cord get damaged.
www.webmd.com
Often the damage to the nerves gives rise to tingling, burning, pins and needles, or electric shock type feelings, or acute sensitivity to touch, but we have had members over the years who have also experienced ‘phantom’ sensations where their nerves give the impression of feeling something that isn’t there.
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Hello and welcome @HarryOP
Neuropathy can cause some very peculiar powerful feelings that feel very real, changes to sensations in the feet and legs, as said above are usually sensory neuropathy. I experience the feeling of very cold water on the surface of my feet but there's nothing there it comes from nerve damage & faulty nerve messages. It can affect the strength and positioning of the feet on the ground which in turn can affect balance and safety. Unfortunately appointments to diabetes podiatry for checks can be difficult to access but the tests that @MikeyBikey suggests are vital to establish what is happenening and how much sensation your feet have.
This information is from Diabetes UK and explains neuropathy and sensory neuropathy
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As ever all the usual stuff we do to manage our diabetes & blood glucose helps to limit damage and reduce pain and symptoms.
Best Wishes I hope you can get some advice.
Neuropathy can cause some very peculiar powerful feelings that feel very real, changes to sensations in the feet and legs, as said above are usually sensory neuropathy. I experience the feeling of very cold water on the surface of my feet but there's nothing there it comes from nerve damage & faulty nerve messages. It can affect the strength and positioning of the feet on the ground which in turn can affect balance and safety. Unfortunately appointments to diabetes podiatry for checks can be difficult to access but the tests that @MikeyBikey suggests are vital to establish what is happenening and how much sensation your feet have.
This information is from Diabetes UK and explains neuropathy and sensory neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage)
What is diabetic neuropathy? Diabetic neuropathy is when diabetes causes damage to your nerves. It can affect different types of nerves in your body, including in your feet, organs and muscles. Nerves carry messages between the brain and every part of our bodies so that we can see, hear, feel...
As ever all the usual stuff we do to manage our diabetes & blood glucose helps to limit damage and reduce pain and symptoms.
Best Wishes I hope you can get some advice.
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