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What Causes Thighs To Become Hot At Night?
My thighs get hot at night so I can t fall asleep. I pace for awhile and splash cold water on both legs and stand in front of a fan. I sat in my pool 2 nights ago. I m 42, female. Medical issues/meds include bi-polar treatment with antidepressant and anti seizure. I receive sub q treatment of 12 grams of Immunoglobulin 1 X week. I ve had high cholesterol in the past. I m active, exercise 1 or 2 per week. I take birth control pills, allergy pill, folic acid and primrose oil. No smoking or alcohol use. I eat a cookie or chocolate daily. Thanks
Mon, 1 Oct 2018
Hi,
A burning sensation in your feet may be caused by nerve damage in the legs, also called neuropathy.
Although many medical conditions can cause burning feet, diabetes is the most common.
If I was your doctor I will suggest doing a HbA1C test and an ENMG test to clarify if you have diabetes or peripheral neuropathy that can be the explain your actual problem.
Most burning feet treatments focus on preventing further nerve damage and reducing pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Elona Xhardo,
Endocrinologist
A burning sensation in your feet may be caused by nerve damage in the legs, also called neuropathy.
Although many medical conditions can cause burning feet, diabetes is the most common.
If I was your doctor I will suggest doing a HbA1C test and an ENMG test to clarify if you have diabetes or peripheral neuropathy that can be the explain your actual problem.
Most burning feet treatments focus on preventing further nerve damage and reducing pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Elona Xhardo,
Endocrinologist
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