Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => Other Health Discussion => Topic started by: Dierdre on February 21, 2023, 12:18:34 PM
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For months now I've been disturbed during the night with my right big toe burning like a red hot needle is stabbing into the soft underside pad. It started occasionally but now it's most nights. It's not the joint, not red or swollen so I've ruled out gout or arthritis and it doesn't hurt during the day or stop me doing anything. I was tested a couple of months ago for diabetes during a wellness check and was fine, not even pre diabetic.
I've googled (of course) and I get peripheral neuropathy? Tight shoes?
I mostly wear flip flops around the house and trainers outdoors.
Could it be peripheral neuropathy just in my toe and if so wouldn't this be painful all the time and have spread?
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I get strange pains etc.. Also in recent weeks small blisters so am blaming my new shoes >:( - the blisters/redness is where another toe rubs ...... but the areas aren't sore :-\
I have changed my footwear for a week 'to see' - R U able to do that?
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Yes, I've bought some really comfy supporting trainers and walking isn't a problem, no soreness or sight of anything different with the skin on my toe. Tbe pain feels internal and just during the night. It wakes me up. Putting my foot out of the bed to get cold helps. It's really weird.
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Did i read that you go to reflexology ? has something happened there ? Acupuncture might help with the pain or pin point a reason hot burning points i think can be trigger points.
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Flip flops don't give support that mayB your feet require?
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Did i read that you go to reflexology ? has something happened there ? Acupuncture might help with the pain or pin point a reason hot burning points i think can be trigger points.
Going to Reflexology this afternoon so hopefully she will beable to help. The toe was hurting before I started Reflexology, it's been on and off for a while. It's been so helpful with other ailments, I don't suffer with heartburn anymore and she sorted my sore bum! Via my feet...
My anxiety had reduced so much also but this toe thing has set it off again.
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Let us know how you get on.
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Flip flops don't give support that mayB your feet require?
I dont wear anything else in the summer and walk for miles, never been a problem. I do struggle to then wear shoes and boots when it gets colder, i think my feet must spread and then they hate being confined.
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That's a common problem, feet do spread when not confined. They also spread as oestrogen levels drop = fallen arches. Could you buy half a size larger to see if it helps?
What did U get told this afternoon?
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On my way now, I'll report when i get back. I have gone up a shoe size!!
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The reflexologist said it's nerve damage, worked on all the necessary bits on my feet so fingers crossed it will help. Tight fitting shoes that I have now suddenly outgrown, hopefully it will repair itself soon.
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Did she recommend any particular brand, any1 remember 'school shoes' >:( ::)
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My big toe was very painful due to a corn under the nail (caused by my walking shoes), Dierdre - very painful too! Hopefully it resolves for you soon…
Did she recommend any particular brand, any1 remember 'school shoes' >:( ::)
I hated my school shoes (it didn’t help that I had huge feet!). I’ll tell you what I also hated - the navy blue pants and horrible gym shoes that we were forced to wear - oh the shame! ;D
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Oh did the pants leave fluff on the personal places ? In Infant school they were dark green, navy in senior school >:( and we had to tuck our shirts into knickers when doing PT :o >:(
As for plimsols ............ black. So they show any dirt.
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The reflexologist said it's nerve damage, worked on all the necessary bits on my feet so fingers crossed it will help. Tight fitting shoes that I have now suddenly outgrown, hopefully it will repair itself soon.
Could the reflexologist explain why you feel the burning pain only at night ?
Reflexology sounds interesting. Could i ask when you first went did you mention the things that were troubling you or left it to be found out from your foot first ?
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Not sure why it's at night Minusminnie, I didn't ask that but when I googled it was common to only feel it at night.
When I first went I was very skeptical but do enjoy a good foot massage so had nothing to loose. She did a chat first and asked for any medication or illnesses, l mentioned my local estrogen and VA but that was it.
At the time I was also suffering from anxiety and acid reflux, I forgot to mention the toe thing as it was very intermittent then and wasnt bothering me.
After the session she said the VA must be under control as nothing to show but there was a blockage or inbalance in my stomach and intestine and she had now unblocked it, also my stress and anxiety levels were high so she had spent alot of time on that. She also mentioned lower back and a trapped nerve, it aches sometimes but again not a problem.
I was eating Rennies like sweets but since that first session I've not had one and no more acid reflux. My stress and anxiety's on a more normal level now and I'm alot calmer. The stress and reflux could have been linked and not dietary.
Not sure if the toe and back are linked as the sciatica nerve does go down to the toe but last night I slept right through, no toe pain! Early days but good results so far.
After each session I get an headache and very thirsty, she did warn me of this the first time but again I was skeptical, not anymore.
You can be referred through NHS for Reflexology so it must be a recognised treatment even though I've no idea how it works. I go once a month now as it's so relaxing.
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That all sounds a really positive experience Dierdre. Thank you for explaining. I may look into a local lady who was a nurse who now does reflexology.
Great that you have had a pain free night with your toe.
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Hi Deidre, I know this is an old post, but wondered how you were now? For as long as I can remember I've had to sleep with my feet outside of the bed as the weight of the duvet becomes painful on my toes very quickly. Therefore I always wear bed socks, but this time of year my feet still get cold.
Did you find the reflexology helpful?
I've been wondering about having it myself, and was wondering how you got on with it?
Does anyone else find it helpful?
Thanks for your help
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Hi Peana
My toe is fine now and has been for a long time. Still going to reflexology every month and she is still doing her magic.
It's so relaxing even if I'm not suffering from an ailment (very rare). 🙄
Low levels of vitamin B12 can cause peripheral neuropathy but high doses of B6 can cause it too. I'm assuming you're not diabetic as you've had the foot problem a while and would have ruled that out.
Try the Reflexology, you've got nothing to loose and it could help.
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Thanks, I do take a vitamin B complex tablet daily (the GP suggested it might help reduce insect bites as it affects the taste of the blood, and I do find that it hleps) - I'll check the dosage.
When he was getting over long covid my husband started seeing a local lady for massage which he found really helpful. She also does reflexology, so I think maybe I'll check her out myself.
Thanks for the advice.
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Goodness, I also meant to say that I'm glad you're feeling better. Apologies for being so rude (just a bit tired). :D
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Hope you feel better soon and check the B6, there is a upper daily limit:
European Food Safety Authority set an upper limit for vitamin B6 of 12 mg per day for all adults, with lower amounts ranging from 2.2 to 10.7 mg per day for infants and children, depending on age.