This article explains how the effects of MS on the nervous system lead to dysesthesia symptoms.
It presents some treatments and therapies that can help with the MS-related sensation of cold feet.
This damage leads to faulty nerve communications that can cause erroneouspain messagesto be sent to your brain.
Verywell / Cindy Chung
Up to half of all people with MS experience pain at some point.
Many develop chronic pain, or experience the facial pain oftrigeminal neuralgiaor the eye pain ofoptic neuritis.
It occurs on its own or worsens with weather changes.
Get our printable guide for your next healthcare provider’s appointment to help you ask the right questions.
Tips to Manage Your Cold Feet
Cold feet with MS can be managed in different ways.
If your feet are bothering you, consider trying one of these distraction techniques.
Some medications may help, though there are side effects in some cases.
Among them are:
Topical capsaicin cream is another potential option for your feet.
Seeing a therapist or psychiatrist may also be helpful as pain in multiple sclerosis can trigger or worsendepressionor anxiety.
Remember to discuss any medications or therapies with your healthcare provider first.
This is due to nerve damage, resulting from the MS, that leads to dysesthesias like cold feet.
If focusing on a distraction doesn’t work, physical therapy or medications may help.
Be sure to tell your healthcare provider about any cold feet episodes that are new.
They’ll need to evaluate the symptoms and rule out other possible causes before you decide on treatment options.
Our Healthcare Provider Discussion Guide can help you to start a conversation about your symptoms with a health professional.
Get our printable guide for your next healthcare provider’s appointment to help you ask the right questions.
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