AboutNigel Simmons Expertise I am happy to answer general questions on medicines and hospital care. If possible, please use approved / chemical names rather than brands which are not internationally recognised.
Like all health professionals I am bound by a duty of care which prevents me giving detailed information about medication or treatment of people other than the questioner.
I will endeavour to help wherever possible or point towards more appropriate advice. If however your question crosses too far into patient confidentiality, I hope you will understand why I cannot answer your question.
Consider.. would you want me to discuss your care with a friend or relative without your knowledge?
Experience Registered as a UK pharmacist in 1982 and have worked in a number of hospital and health management posts around the UK. Formerly Chief Pharmacist for a 440 bed general hospital in Cambridgeshire.
Past/Present clients Previously Sysop on CompuServe UK Professionals forum.
Question Can paresthesia include abnormal temperature sensations? When I touch anything warmer than room temp with my hands, ie; water, food, it feels like I'm sticking my hand in a fire.... same with my feet.... it's almost unbearable.... I'm taking 60 mg of Cymbalta in the AM and 50 mg Vistaril PRN QID It's SO horrible and I hate it.....
Answer Amanda
Regrettably parasthesia can affect all forms of sensory nerves, so touch, pain, temperature may all feel abnormal.
Your drugs are not specifically noted for causing or compounding nerve conditions such as parasthesia, but both can affect nerve systems producing tremor etc. so there is a possibility that they may be contributing to your problems.
I don't know how much it would help, but it might be worth wearing gloves whenever you have to do domestic tasks etc. They may provide sufficient insultation to reduce the sensations of burning. Likewise, socks or thicker foot coverings may also make things easier.
