Question 1

is my fibromyalgia be the reason the soles of my feet are burning like fire?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: It sounds more like a peripheral neuropathy. Fm is not a cause of these symptoms.

Question 2

the top of my feet are burning after running, what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Burning: This sounds like tendonitis.  To be sure see your podiatrist for an exam .  Sometimes it is an overuse syndrome causing this and sometimes it is biomechanical, but the exam will elucidate this.

Question 3

my feet are burning and in pain use sarotex no diabetes very sensitive over burning under ?

Accepted Answer

Change meds: It is likely you have a peripheral neuropathy. Sarotex (amitriptyline) is not among the most effective meds for this problem. Check with your doctor. Gabapentin or Lyrica (pregabalin) may help more.

Question 4

the tops of my husbands hands and feet are burning. they are not warm or red but they feel like they are on fire. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Hot Blooded.: More than likely a neuropathy of some sort is at play here. You would be well served having a consult with a neurologist to get things rolling.

Question 5

i was having sex with prostitute and condom broke, my hands and feet are burning and tingling, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Get tested: Go to the er and get tested for std -sexually transmitted diseases. Or your pcp.

Question 6

went to gp with slight tingling in left leg. he dismissed ms because i showed no other symptoms. chalked it up as compressional neuropathy. now my feet are burning, especially when i sit, they feel like they're on fire. could that still be caused by compr

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Yes: It could be due to that,  But it also could be due to diabetes, heavy metal poisoning and other nutritional deficiencies.  I think you need to return or see another doctor for a complete workup including labs and possibly an imaging study on your back.

Question 7

i have a athletic foot, both of my legs, i did buy a gel, but its a month now,nothing has changed. its painful and its like my feet are burning. little fingers on my toes are they ones that are affected. what can i use and what to do to prevent it?

Accepted Answer

You may: have "more" than simple "Athlete's foot" ( Tinea Pedis) You may have an infection as well. Strongly suggest you get this checked out by your Family GP ASAP Systemic treatment with antifungals and/or antibacterials (by mouth) may be needed.
Hope this is helpful!
Dr Z

Question 8

evening , 
may i kindly ask for assistance. 
my tongue is swollen burning like fire , hands burning like fire , feet are burning like fire . two and a half weeks ago i had my 2 nd hiatal hernia surgery, still not successful , nausea, vomiting, ?

Accepted Answer

Not good: If your tongue swells to the point that you can no longer breathe you will be in severe danger.  Burning can be B vitamin deficiency, lifelong heavy alcohol abuse, thyroid problems, uremia from kidney failure, liver failure. Heavy meatal poisoning. Along with the vomiting, this sounds serious, see a doctor immediately. What if you suddenly can't breathe? is it worth delaying?

Question 9

what do burning hands and feet mean for me?

Accepted Answer

Several possibilites: Hard to say. This is a good reason to seek out a primary care doctor. A partial list includes diabetes, nerve damage / trauma, vitamin deficiencies, autoimmune diseases, or neurologic diseases. If it is bothering you enough, then make an appointment!

Question 10

what does burning hands and feet mean for my health?

Accepted Answer

Possibly Neuropathy: This could be neuropathy and i would recommend seeing a physician for this to determine if the source can be determined. Common causes are diabetes, compression, nutritional deficiencies, and many more.

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What does it mean when your feet are burning

A member asked:

Is my fibromyalgia be the reason the soles of my feet are burning like fire?

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The top of my feet are burning after running, what can i do?

A member asked:

My feet are burning and in pain use sarotex no diabetes very sensitive over burning under ?

A member asked:

The tops of my husbands hands and feet are burning. they are not warm or red but they feel like they are on fire. what could this be?

A member asked:

I was having sex with prostitute and condom broke, my hands and feet are burning and tingling, what should i do?

A member asked:

Went to gp with slight tingling in left leg. he dismissed ms because i showed no other symptoms. chalked it up as compressional neuropathy. now my feet are burning, especially when i sit, they feel like they're on fire. could that still be caused by compr

A member asked:

I have a athletic foot, both of my legs, i did buy a gel, but its a month now,nothing has changed. its painful and its like my feet are burning. little fingers on my toes are they ones that are affected. what can i use and what to do to prevent it?

A member asked:

Evening , may i kindly ask for assistance. my tongue is swollen burning like fire , hands burning like fire , feet are burning like fire . two and a half weeks ago i had my 2 nd hiatal hernia surgery, still not successful , nausea, vomiting, ?

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What do burning hands and feet mean for me?

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What does burning hands and feet mean for my health?

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