Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

24/7 Sensation of needles pricking on both feet (paresthesia)

I've had this problem for 3 years now. I started shortly after I had a motorcycle accident. Although I didn't fracture any bones or anything. Only had soft tissue damage on my left arm and forehead. I have been to 15 different doctors, which include, physicians, neurologists, psychiatrists et., but to no avail. All my bloodwork comes back normal. Every doctor says I'm fine physically. However, the pain was constantly there. I was not able to sleep for more than a couple of hours a night. Developed serious insomnia. With no other options left, I started drinking, just so I could get some sleep. I started drinking lightly at first, however, I developed a resistance I think, so I started to drink more and more, to the point where, I don't even remember how I got home, or where I was the previous night. As of now, I gave up on whisky and rolled back to beers, however, beers here have a 7.5% alcohol per 650ml, and I am drinking 5-6 bottles a day. Again just to get some sleep.
I don't know what else to do. The pricking sensation is there 24/7 and gets worse when in a cold climate or when my feet get wet during a shower. I am not able to walk on any surface is there is the slightest bit of dirt or even sand for that matter.
Few details about me
I'm 22, 6ft high, 275.5lb
1 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
PS : I was also looking online and discussed with my neurologist. There was a discussion about the possibility of a small fibre or large fibre neuropathy. I'm not sure. It was only once and never brought up again.
Helpful - 0
10 Comments
Drinking is the worst substitute for sleep medication so unless you have become an alcoholic then quit immediately and get doc to give you sleeping pills if necessary. But first see a professional or read some books on insomnia, because it is surprising in SOME cases how a few changes can give you a good night of sleep. With all that weight and pain issues, I would also see if there is any way to slim down to reduce the pressure on those feet.
Is your doc aware of your sleeping issues and the fact you are medicating with alcohol?
i think you need some kind of pain pill at bedtime, but doc will figure what is best.
I did use sleeping pills. However, after like 5-6 days I had to take two or increase the dosage. I am trying to quit drinking and exercising more.
Sleeping pills aren't supposed to be used for pain relief when sleeping, so I changed my first advice to a pain pill. You can't take sleeping pills with alcohol, and probably the same with pain medication so you need to give up the alcohol.
I will discuss with my doctor for pain meds. However, the question still remains, what is the problem with my feet?
I hope you have stopped mixing the sleeping pills with alcohol because it can be deadly.
I am not currently on sleeping pills. I am on some anti-depressants and vitamin supplements prescribed by my psychologist
I just met with a neurologist and he prescribed me a nerve biopsy
You aren't supposed to drink when taking the anti-depressants that I am familiar with. Is there a warning to not use with alcohol? this question was not answered. "Is your doc aware you are medicating with alcohol?"
Yes, he is aware. And I don't drink daily anymore. Only on the weekends, that too only one beer.
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Undiagnosed Symptoms Community

Top General Health Answerers
363281 tn?1643235611
Nelson, New Zealand
1756321 tn?1547095325
Queensland, Australia
19694731 tn?1482849837
AL
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Discharge often isn't normal, and could mean an infection or an STD.
In this unique and fascinating report from Missouri Medicine, world-renowned expert Dr. Raymond Moody examines what really happens when we almost die.
Think a loved one may be experiencing hearing loss? Here are five warning signs to watch for.
When it comes to your health, timing is everything
We’ve got a crash course on metabolism basics.
Learn what you can do to avoid ski injury and other common winter sports injury.