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Question Title: Chronic Foot burning and painForum: Neurology Forum
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I am struggling with chronic burning and pain in my feet, mostly in the toes. As I have written before, EMG tests, blood work, exrays, and physical exams show no cause. It is worsening. I have tried neurontin, which did not seem to work for me. I am wondering whether my type A personality(being a perfectionist, overly-concerned about all details, and a major worrying person) might contribute to my problem. There has been no pattern to my feeling fair or worse(I am never pain-free anymore) Would my stress level have any connection with the pain level I am experiencing? Thank you for any tips you might have. I am a walker. This is cramping my style. Lately, I am feeling not secure, or not sure-footed. I wonder if my anxiety about all of this has gotten to me? Thanks again! Dear Karen, It sounds from your description that you have a peripheral neuropathy (even if the work-up did not reveal any etiology). Yes, stress and anxiety could play a role in the exageration of the symptoms. If the Neurontin is working to control the burning pain, I would agree with continuing the medication. If symptoms persist or worsen then follow up with your neurologist. A repeat EMG/NCS at a later date may show changes not seen on the earlier evaluation. Good Luck.
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