Burning in foot followed by electric feeling at night

[Speedy2056]

I have spina bifida and am confined to a wheelchair. I have hydrocephalus, chiari malformation and was diagnosed with cord tethering last week.

I have had this burning sensation in my right foot for several months. It can be followed up by this sensation of electric volts going through it at night while lying down. It causes my foot to jerk because of the sensation. The burning in the day can be quite persistent. I went to my local doctor's about the electric feeling and he said it's nothing but a trapped nerve and said not to worry.

Anybody know what this could be?

[Speedy2056]

Thank you for the response!

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
Yes, in all probability it is a trapped nerve or a peripheral neuropathy due to diabetes. Physiotherapy may help to some extent in removing the pressure from the nerve. Please discuss this with your neurologist.
Take care!

[Speedy2056]

Btw, the burning sensation is normally felt when in the normal sitting position. It can be made better or to be gone completely if the foot is elevated or/and in a different position, such as tucked underneath with the foot pointing behind, if people know what I mean. I have no sensation in my left foot due to surgical reasons when I was young.