My feet feel like they are in hot water almost all the time, any ideas?

My feet feel like they are in hot water almost all the time, any ideas?I had a SEVERE attack of gout about a year ago and wonder if that caused nerve damage. I also have an oblong lump on the middle of my neck, next to my spine, about the size of a 50 cent coin. Could that put pressure on a nerve that causes the hot sensation in my feet and pain in my legs? I also get fairly severe headaches 1-2 times a month. I am a little scared of going to the doctor for fear of what he would find. I don't have insurance and certainly don't have money for a hospital stay!! Don't know what to do....

Jesmo
You need to see a doctor. I understand your money circumstances right now is very hard but the induration on your spine is not a very good sign and can cause alot of damage to your CNS (central Nervous System) when is the being of all your nerves into your entire body that sends transmissions to your brain to tell you if you are in pain or not. That can very well be the cause of the problems in your feet and the headaches it is very important for you to have an x-ray done before it gets worse, or could be a possible tumor which can either spread or cause more damage. Early detection of problems is easier for you to take care of the situation before it gets out of hand.

Hope this helps

luv my pups4ever
Some hospitals offer a sliding scale payment arrangement for services provided, this scale is based on your income for payment. Of course pay scales vary depending on income. Health care is costly and I will tell you what I would tell my loved one- see a Dr. I'm not sure of your situation, such as disability, unemployed or no insurance offered at work but if possible I would seek insurance through employer or see in to a personal medical policy, or maybe you qualify for medicaid? Good luck to you and I hope you have some in insight now on what to do.

july
Yes, gout can cause potential nerve damage in the feet. The hot-water sensation may be peripheral neuropathy.

Tophi can also develop around joints as a result of gout, including around the spine. You may want to read more about tophi in the article below.

This article may help you: http://adam.about.com/reports/Gout.htm

Since I don't know your age, health history (other than the gout), medications you may be taking, or even your family history of diseases, I can't make further suggestions.

Don't be afraid of going to the doctor. All of your signs and symptoms may be related to your gout, which is certainly treatable.

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments! Gout - information, symptoms and treatments. Googout.info health information factsheet - advice on gout and its symptoms, causes and treatment, plus prevention through diet.

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