what is the long term prognosis for small fiber neuropathy in the feet.

Question

I have idiopathic small fiber neuropathy in my feet. Why do they stay so dry no matter how much lotion I use?

Answer 1

Generally good: Most folks with small fiber neuropathy don't experience a lot of change in their symptoms over time, and it seldom progresses to involve other nerve fibers.

Answer 2

Injury: If you have twisted your ankle you may have swelling around the nerve and that nerve runs into the bottom of the foot at the level of the heel.

Answer 3

Depends: Most ankle twists (sprains) do not involve a fracture but occasionally a more severe twist will cause something called an avulsion fracture where the twisted ligament pulls a small piece of bone away and this is called an avulsion fracture.

Answer 4

Depends on severity: If the twist is severe enough with enough force, various types of ankle fractures are possible.

Answer 5

Depends: On age, health status fitness level, method of twist, when you consider the # of sprains fractures are a small %.

Answer 6

ER or urgent care : You should go to your local emergency department or urgent care center if you have one. They can help you.

Answer 7

Neuritis: Nerve pain or numbness or burning is a common symptom associated with entrapment of a peripheral nerve in the foot. It is not debilitating, but very annoying. See your local podiatrist, an injection may be necessary to block the nerve and re-assess the symptoms post-injection.

Answer 8

Many reasons: What stops it depends on what caused it. And lastly, that would depend on the above prior answers.

Answer 9

Have it looked at: If it is only on one foot then there is a chance he could have a blood clot in that leg and should be looked at today. Swelling in one foot and numbness that came on all of a sudden shouldnt wait. Good luck.

Answer 10

Why chance it?: Get it checked out now. Diabetes with buldging veins and puffiness/swelling can be representative of several serious conditions: especially a clot(phebitis) or infection.

Answer 11

Numbness in : A diabetic is common. Bulging veins normally is not acute. The concern for an er situation would be a clot in the calf. Usually, this would be painful or very tender but if he is numb may not be able to tell you that. If there is redness or inflammation/swelling to a calf region then it is prudent to go to the er.

Answer 12

Many possibilities: Numbness can occur from various reasons. Some potential causes include vitamin deficiency, nerve damage, nerve compression, and alcohol over consumption, side effects of different medications, or as a result of different systemic medical conditions such as diabetes. Get evaluated by a professional to determine the diagnosis. Treatment is based on the diagnosis.

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