What does allodynia feel like?
Many people with allodynia say their skin is sensitive to touch. They usually describe the pain as sharp, stinging or burning. Some describe it as if they have a bad sun burn.
How do I know if I have allodynia?
The main symptom of allodynia is pain from stimuli that don’t usually cause pain. In some cases, you might find hot or cold temperatures painful. You might find gentle pressure on your skin painful. You might feel pain in response to a brushing sensation or other movement along your skin or hair.
How do you get rid of cutaneous allodynia?
Currently, there is no cure for allodynia. Treatment is aimed at decreasing pain, using medications and lifestyle changes. Pregabalin is a medication used to treat nerve pain associated with conditions, such as spinal cord injuries, diabetes, fibromyalgia, and shingles.
Does MS cause foot pain?
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.
Can allodynia be reversed?
On the basis of looking at treatment records (which can only give us moderate strength evidence), somatosensory rehabilitation can reduce pain and may resolve allodynia. Once the allodynia is gone, it may allow people to participate in other forms of therapy for their remaining symptoms.
What does MS feel like in feet?
A condition that doctors call “erythromelalgia” is a painful MS symptom that affects the feet. The feet may feel tight or swollen as well as have a burning sensation.
How does MS affect 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.