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Question QUESTION: For 2 years now i have spent a small fortune on trying to get rid of Burning Feet,,not pain,,heat burning,,I have tried all sprays and creams,,I have gotten orthodics,,he said i had Plantar fascists,,not,,no pain,,I have been to a neurologist he says I have restless leg syndrome and put me on 300mg Nova-gabapentin,,I have uped it too 600mg and still they burn as well as tingle,,If I could cut my feet off I would,,(just kidding),why can no one helpme,,I thought it was from my menopause,but Im on BHRTs,,which have helped all my symptons except these burnin feet..Can you help?
ANSWER: Hi Kathy,
I suggest trying a topical anti-inflammatory. There is a new product called Voltaren Emulgel. You can get it without prescription.
Let me know how it works.
I had an additional thought. Soaking your feet in Epsom Salts may also reduce the burning sensation.
Thank you for using Allexperts
Sincerely,
Eric Brandt, B.Sc. Pharm
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QUESTION: I bought the cream and it works for a very short time,,,really was a waste of $15. I was so praying ,,any other suggestions,,Im not going to take the Gabapentin anymore it is useless too,,Gosh what could this be,,over 2 years,,and no one can help,,no diabestes,,etc,,
Answer Hi Kathy,
Try the epsom salts. It is inexpensive and may work. Also you may want to see a podiatrist. I know they havw formulas that they prescribe to be compounded at a compounding pharmacy. They include ketamine, and local anesthetics as well as anti-inflammatories. The combination helps, but you need a prescription for it.
What you have may be plantar fasciatis, or reflex sympathetic syndrome as a result of injury.
Thank you for using Allexperts
Sincerely,
Eric Brandt, B.Sc. Pharm
