Can MS make your feet hurt?

Many people with MS also have fibromyalgia or arthritis. And both of those conditions can be painful. But sometimes, MS directly causes pain in your feet and legs and may actually damage your nerves. We know that MS attacks your myelin sheath.

Does MS cause pain in legs and feet?

There are many medical conditions that can cause nerve pain in the legs and feet, including chronic ones like multiple sclerosis (MS). Pain, unfortunately, is par for the course with MS.

Can MS cause neuropathy in feet?

Symptoms. The two conditions share some symptoms, but, in general, MS produces a wider range of symptoms than peripheral neuropathy does. Both MS and PN can cause tingling, pain, or decreased sensation of the hands, arms, feet, or legs, but patterns and timing differ.

What do MS legs feel like?

The weakness can make your legs feel heavy, as if they are being weighed down by something. They may also ache and hurt. Some people with MS describe it as like having bags of sand attached to their legs. This muscle weakness combined with MS fatigue can be upsetting.

What does MS do to your feet?

Foot drop, or dropped foot, is a symptom of multiple sclerosis caused by weakness in the ankle or disruption in the nerve pathway between the legs and the brain. This disruption means it is difficult to lift the front of the foot to the correct angle during walking.

How do you get rid of nerve pain in your foot?

Medications—A variety of prescription medications can be used to alleviate neuropathy symptoms. Surgery—In more severe situations, surgery may be necessary to release swollen and compressed nerves. MLS Laser Therapy—This non-invasive therapy is the latest technology in neuropathy pain treatment.

Does MS affect both legs at the same time?

So in a way, if you really think about it, while MS can attack and affect only one side of the body, it still affects both sides in the long run.

Why does my feet feel heavy?

The main cause for heavy legs is generally poor blood circulation. Blood circulation problems generally occur in the lower part of your body, especially your legs. This is because the lower section of your body needs to fight against gravity to transfer the blood back up to your heart.

Does MS cause foot pain and swelling?

Swollen feet and ankles are common in MS, and are caused by an accumulation of lymphatic fluid (lymphedema). They are considered to be a secondary symptom of the disease, because they most often develop due to a lack of mobility instead of arising as a direct result of demyelination.