Intractable and severe Pain in the Feet ?

[Texasmeg 568]

I started getting cramps at the bottoms of my feet ONLY at night about 2 weeks post-surgery. The only way to "uncramp" them is to get out of bed and walk around. It happens several times in the course of the night. My blood tests came back OK. My dr. told me to take 2 magnesium pills and eat a banana before bed. It doesn't help a bit. Any ideas?

Me too!

[Truth&Gutz 20]

thanks... I went to see a neurologist and had an EMG study that was normal....he took a biopy of the nerves in three areas of the leg....that information will come back in two weeks,, taking neurontin that helps a little for the neuropathy..... in lots of pain...burning feet...pins and needles.... I took an MRI yesterday....it shows that I have 4 bulging discs in the lower thorasic level and lumbar level....I will have another MRI on the upper level....perhpas, I was too intense working out in the gym??? IT also could be som mal absorbsion issues.....? I took blood tests this morning......taking oral vitamins...,,,,hope that you all are doing well......

[leelee345 9]

YEs,taking vitamins.....and they gave me a form of neurontin....for the discomfort.....it does not help....lots of burning in my feet......will have an EMG study next week....to see if nerves are involved..?hope that this could be corrected with Vitamin and mineral treatment.....surgery went very well.....

Hey just checking if you have found anything out as yet....I had surgery in May 2013 and I have not had any complications but I started having some leg burning about 2 weeks ago I was told it could be because of kickboxing that I had just started also my red blood levels were low which could be another cause.

[Truth&Gutz 20]

Hi...I am still in the process of finding out what I am dealing with.....I have been reading lots of medical information.....there might be some mal absorbtion of vitamins...? ie: B12, B1 etc.....the bloodtests will show more...I took a specific bloodtest called the Shilling test....tests more intricately for B12 absorbtion...I also had an MRI of my lumbar back and what yeilded was that I have some bulging discs in the lumbar are and thorasic area of the spine....perhaps, much too much working out in thhe gym?There might be several things going on at the same time.....I have been miserable with the burning pain in the feet....no sleep....I suppose that it takes time..... I will see a good neurologist and a gastroenterologist.....my surgery was fine....I already lost 121 pounds since July......I hope that you get to feel better soon....

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

A year before I had the sleeve surgery I had the horrible burning pain in both feet. Doctor put me on Lyrica. Also on Metformin for diabetes even though he said not related (I disagree). Lyrica and a BP med caused my toes to swell and blister like they were burned. Hardly left the house for a month. Came off the meds, had the sleeve, and two weeks later no more pain and burning in my feet. I think we need to be proactive as possible and share these symptoms and problems. Maybe we can diagnose ourselves! Even when I got gout after the sleeve, I went through hell trying to figure out treatment and meds for a month. Very scary, and another month off my feet. Best wishes everyone.

[GemmaLicious 25]

Hi, are you diabetic? It could be neuropathy (nerve damage) which I have also in my feet. What meds has your GP prescribed? Has your GP mentioned the possibility of it being neuropathy? High sugar levels over a long period of time can cause this. Try not to panic until you get your results.

I have the VSG in July and have lost 120 pounds......however, two weeks ago...I started to get SEVERE and BURING PAIN in my FEET.....do I have issues with Vitamins....missing nutrients.....?anyone ever have that experience .....?The doctor gave me some meds...that do not help....cannot sleep.......?

[hopeful2 be slim 121]

I also have this problem...burning feet...tingling sensation...I have taken 1 shot...but still feeling tired and fatigue...

its the side effect of the surgery.

[npickering 0]

Im two months post op. Down 60 lbs. last week I started getting horrible pain in my feet. Burning etc. I can only eat about three tbs. per neal. I want to throw up most of the time.. I am tired.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Npickering...hang in thee...you are doing great!

Hang in there!

[Truth&Gutz 20]

Hi..I am still suffering greatly after having the VSG 2 yrs ago....severe pain in my feet,numbness,in legs and hands and swelling of veins....do not know what to do......?The surgeon that did the operation was dismissive and said to see a gastro doc....he had no clue ?

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

I have the same thing happening.I

Painful.

[rebecca wills 190]

Did you have your parathyroid checked. Your Calcium being off will cause tingling and burning with numbness. Try taking chewable Calcium with a little orange juice and some magnesium citrate an hour before bed. The magnesium has a relaxing effect on muscles and tendons. And the calcium is absorbed as a catalyst with the natural Vitamin C in the juice.< /p>

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[rebecca wills 190]

I've also read soaking the feet in Epsom salts before bed helps. The salts have magnesium in it that Helps.

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[Kyn13 215]

I costantly have feet burning and in so much pain I'm usually crying by the time I get home from a shift at the hospital. What I do for my feet is take frozen Water bottles and put one under each foot and sit and roll them back and forth for about 30 mins. Helps my feet tons

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[mohairbears 37]

Your feet have 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 tendons, ligaments, and muscles that support your whole body. Being obese seriously damages your feet. Having a gastric sleeve does not cause foot pain.

After having gastric surgery you will lose a lot of weight. Some of this weight lost will be muscle, because at first we can't eat properly. This can also have a bad effect your tendons.

This is why everyone should be taking the very best care of themselves with strengthening exercises, good footwear, and a heathy diet.

I can only suggest anyone and everyone with foot pain visit their doctor or podiatrist.