Legs so cold they burn

[pansiesforme]

As of late, my legs often become cold.  Last summer I had numbing and tingling sensations often.  Since then, I have experienced much coldness as well and today they are so cold they burn.  It hurts so much.  I have an electric blanket on them at this time; however, it doesn't seem to be helping.  I have seen in other posts about MS and my maternal side of the family has had MS in it.  My great Aunt and then my mother.  My mother has been diagnosed for several years.  I remember her telling me that she could not eat ice cream and then go outside.  I do not know much about her as we don't communicate any longer.  My brother from what I can understand has had questions; however, he no longer communicates with me.  I have had issues with my legs for a long time.  I am just not sure what to do.  I have Fibromyalgia as well; however, it hasn't seemed to bother me much as of late.  I have been cold and I am not usually cold.  

[backhurtz]

Temperature changes in limbs can be caused by many things so it’s important that you consult your doctor for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
Increasing pain and increasing coldness should be evaluated as quickly as possible so it may be worthwhile contacting your drs office and requesting to be put on a cancellation list or try explaining your symptoms and inquire if you can get an earlier appt.
Be cautious using heating pads- particularly with numbness - you can inadvertently burn yourself and not realize it.

[redskin786]

Hello.  Any updates w you on this issue?  Having similar issues currently, pls let me know.  Thanks!

[pansiesforme]

Thank you for your comment.

I have Peripheral Neropathy and Diabetes in my Dad's side and MS in my mother's side so I'm dunked in things!  I have had thyroid checked and I've done fine.  I have an appointment on Feb 7 as I am a new patient so I have to wait. Until then I spend my time on the couch and keep my legs and feet up.  I have also gotten a pair of sweat pants and that seems to help too as well as being under blankets.  I also do be careful about walking barefoot!

Thank you for your recommendations!

[ducky406]

I would suggest talking to a doctor about this asap. It sounds a little like the peripheral neuopathy my husband complains of. He has this due to a genetic disease that causes muscular degeneration (in a similar process to MD). So it's possible it's a symptoms of MS, even though it works through different means. It could also be a symptom of Diabetes type II- and if left unchecked that can be deadly. Another problem that can cause cold intolerance is a thyroid disorder. Talk to your doctor about getting your thyroid tested. Make sure you ask for Free T3 and T4 readings as well as the standard TSH, because they tend to be more accurate at what your thyroid is doing. Sooner better than later, just in case it is more serious. And if it's treatable or reversible, no reason to live in pain.

In the mean time use good wool socks with nice insulation and maybe look into long johns. Once the temperature goes out my husband can't warm up his feet or calves himself, he has to have a electric blanket, a bath, or hot water bottle. Ugg boots work wonders because they're lined with very thick, very warm linings (and you can put a warming in there to help). They are expensive, but well worth it. Also, I don't know how bad the numbing is, but be careful walking barefoot because you can easily hurt yourself badly if you can't feel what you're feet are doing.

Good luck and make sure you talk to your dr.