Erythromelalgia falls under a larger category of sensory symptoms calleddysesthesia.
This article describes the symptoms, causes, and diagnosis of hot feet in people with MS.
It also looks at how this unique form of dysesthesia can be managed or treated.
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The hands can also sometimes be affected.
The symptoms tend to get worse at night or after exercise or standing too long.
An increased body temperature can also trigger symptoms (referred to asUhthoffsphenomenon).
If the sensations are constant, they are more often referred to asneuropathy.
What Causes Hot Feet in MS?
This causes nerve signals to be transmitted erratically.
Whenperipheral nervesthat provide sensations to skin and muscles are affected, hot feet and other sensory abnormalities can develop.
This kind of pain is not a sign that your MS is getting worse.
It has nothing to do with the number ofMS lesionsyou have or where the MS lesions are located.
This includes aneurological examto see how you respond to touch, vibration, and cool or warm temperature.
This can provide strong evidence of an MS-related sensory disorder.
Alternative Therapies
Medication combined withcomplementary therapiesmay help better ease MS-related pain.
A neurological exam and other tests can help confirm the diagnosis.
The treatment may involve compression socks, cold compresses, and possibly prescription drugs if your symptoms are severe.
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