More than 20 million Americans currently have chronic nerve pain, numbness, and other peripheral neuropathy symptoms. If you have shooting, stabbing, burning, or other painful sensations in your feet, take heart — Michael Czurylo, DPM, Hyowon Choi, DPM, and the Northwest Foot and Ankle Institute team have cutting-edge solutions.
Many nerve pain sufferers have the most severe symptoms on the soles of their feet, with the heels being a particularly common area of severe nerve pain.
Peripheral neuropathy means damage in your peripheral nerves — those in your feet and hands — and can cause chronic nerve pain. It’s also common to have periods of foot numbness, poor coordination, and extreme skin sensitivity.
There are many causes of peripheral neuropathy, but by far, the most prevalent is diabetes. About half of all people with diabetes have peripheral neuropathy. Other reasons for peripheral neuropathy include autoimmune diseases, infections, congenital disorders, certain medications, and tumors. Lumbar radiculopathy may also cause altered sensations in your lower limbs.
If you’re miserable because of chronic nerve pain, don’t give up walking.
Northwest Foot & Ankle Institute provides expert podiatric care to help you live pain-free and stay active. Serving Bellingham and surrounding communities with compassionate, patient-centered treatment.
