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I wonder if anyone has any idea on what numbness and tingling in the feet are. It feels like electric shocks are shooting through my feet, especially my toes. I don't have neuropathy or diabetes. I don't know what to ask my dr to test for. Any ideas?

February 11, 2016
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Members shared experiences with tingling, numbness, and shooting electric shock sensations in their feet, with many identifying fibromyalgia... Read more

Members shared experiences with tingling, numbness, and shooting electric shock sensations in their feet, with many identifying fibromyalgia as a common underlying cause, though some also mentioned nerve damage, circulation issues, or back and neck disc problems as contributing factors. Several members offered practical strategies that have helped them manage symptoms, including custom diabetic shoes with orthotics covered by insurance, water therapy and pool exercises, gabapentin medication, and homeopathic treatments, with one member noting that an EMG test from a neurologist was helpful for disability claim approval. A recurring theme was the challenge of finding affordable, long-term solutions when insurance stops covering effective treatments like physical therapy, and the frustration of managing pain while trying to avoid adding more medications.

A MyFibroTeam Member

My doctor told me it was part of fibromyalgia!! I have the same thing happening in my hands & arms!! If I get startled, worry, laugh or cough to hard, try to hurry & so on..... I feel like I am being electrocuted all over my body!! I have always been a hard working woman & could work circles around people 1/2 my age.... Now I am trying to learn how to slow down & not hurry!! Hope that helps a little!!

February 11, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have the same thing , what helped for me was i went to surgical supply and bought the shoes that are custom made for diabetics to fit your feet with orthotics in them . They are used mainly for diabetics oe people with nueropothy. The are covered by most insurances with a script from the doctor. They have many styles even sandles for summer and stylish. I got white sneakers with the pink cancer ribbon on them just to give you a example.

February 12, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have neuropathy in my feet. The doctor said it was caused by sugar damaging the nerves - I'm now on a diabetic medication. But, I used to tell the doctor my feet tingled, sting, throb, pulsate, burn, felt like bee stings, needles.... basically everything but itch. The doctor only wanted to prescribe anti-depressents (with a side effect of helping nerve pain) but I didn't want more pills. I went to a Homeopath and had about 50% pain relief... still working to find the perfect remedy that might restore the nerves.

May 2, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Same here, and it is part of the Fibromyalgia. My doctor referred me to a Neurologist for an EMG. Having the results were helpful in my disability claim being approved.

February 12, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have the same problems with the shooting pain, I know it is hard to walk and move at times but trust me it hurts more if you stop all the way. I have a disc problem with my back and neck and i cant move that much so I started doing water therapy and it helped so much, I couldn't do it any longer because Medicare wont pay for it so my therapist gave me some exercises I can do on my own, so now i am looking for a gym that has a pool that i can afford. I recommend it wholeheartedly It works.

February 15, 2016

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