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Members connected over the frustrating experience of sharp, burning leg and foot pain that differs from typical fibromyalgia achiness, with... Read more

Members connected over the frustrating experience of sharp, burning leg and foot pain that differs from typical fibromyalgia achiness, with many sharing that their doctors initially struggled to explain it as well. Several members found relief through gabapentin for nerve pain, Epsom salt baths, Salonpas patches, vitamin D and B12 supplementation, and cortisone shots, while others discovered underlying causes like plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, or venous insufficiency after seeing specialists. A recurring theme was the importance of ruling out other conditions through testing and specialist referrals, including checking for vitamin deficiencies, nerve compression in the spine, and vascular issues, even when answers feel frustratingly slow to come.