My feet feel like there burning and I get stabbing pains as well as problems with my legs . I have had Parkinson's for almost seven years. I had the DBS surgery last November. I am about 25 pounds overweight. I have been swimming plus I work in a grocery store so I am on my feet constantly. Can you give me any suggestions on what I can do please? Thank you for your time
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Expert Answer by Jennifer Serafin, N.P.
Jennifer Serafin, N.P. is a registered nurse and geriatric nurse practitioner at the Jewish Homes for the Aged in San Francisco.Tingling in your feet can be caused by neuropathy (nerve problems), vascular disease (circulation problems), or diabetes. Since you have Parkinson's disease, it is most likely a nerve issue. I would tell your health care professional about this pain, as there are medications to help with it. It certainly sounds like it could take a toll on your quality of life, especially since you are on your feet, working all day. I would also recommend having your doctor check your circulation in your feet to be sure that is not an issue.
My mom gets burning feet too. They often turn dark blue, almost black, and get very cold. The doctor says her cerculation is fine. I am not sure what is going on. Even her ankles get cold. Sometimes the foot pain gets so bad it wakes her from her sleep. We have shortened the time between her med's so that the "wearing off" time is not so bad. It seems that is when her feet begin to hurt the most. If it is nerve damage, is there anything that can be taken for this?
My Mom was dx with Parkinsons over 11 years ago and experienced the burning/tingling/numbness symptoms in her legs and feet, especially at night. For the past three years she has been taking Vitamin B12 and she no longer has complaints of these symptoms. Good luck!
