Nerve Pain

[DumfriesDik]

I had both legs amputated back in '79 due to an RTA. I am now starting to experience a nerve pain on the top of my right leglet (Stump). It mainly happens at night, but becoming evident during the day now. It's a burning sensation that wakes me and the area is numb.

Are there any other amputee's here that have a similar experience? I am hoping it is not diabetes connected, anyone offer up something?

Thanks.

 

[JohnEGreen]

Sorry I can't really help but my step father used to get the phantom pains a lot but I guess that's not what you're talking about.
He was not diabetic.

And he never mentioned directly what you describe but did I know get the odd pains in the stump he lost the lower part of his right leg from the knee down when he stepped on a mine in WWII.

 

[DumfriesDik]

step father used to get the phantom pains a lot but I guess that's not what you're talking about.

Thanks for the reply. I have phantom pain, always have, 40 blooming years of it, drives you mad. But this is new and different. Thanks again.

 

[JoKalsbeek]

I had both legs amputated back in '79 due to an RTA. I am now starting to experience a nerve pain on the top of my right leglet (Stump). It mainly happens at night, but becoming evident during the day now. It's a burning sensation that wakes me and the area is numb.

Are there any other amputee's here that have a similar experience? I am hoping it is not diabetes connected, anyone offer up something?

Thanks.

Numbness and a burning sensation'd usually ring some diabetic neuropathy bells, but you usually get those in extremities. (Feet for instance, which aren't present in your case. I do think the 'nub' would count as a foot in this instance though). What is your HbA1c like, any idea?

This might help. Worth a shot, maybe. But if it's really getting to you, you might want to see the doc... They perscribe amitriptyline sometimes to fix it too, IF neuropathy is the problem.

Good luck!
Jo

 

[Guzzler]

Any history of sciatica? This can also cause symptoms of numbness, burning, tingling and pain.

Worth a trip to the Doc, imo.

 

[DumfriesDik]

Thanks for the input. I have tried many a drug for nerve pain over the years, none have been particularly successful. I will keep an eye on.

Out of interest, a few years back, I went to the Diabetic clinic, and without looking up the consultant asked 'How are your eyes, how are your feet?'. I replied, it would seem my eyes are better than yours. I didn't go back.

 

[Mike d]

Like your sarcasm