Peripheral Neuropathy Symptoms
Common signs of peripheral neuropathy include:
- Tingling or “pins and needles” in the feet
- Burning pain, sometimes worse at night
- Numbness or reduced ability to feel
- Sharp, shooting pains
- Unusual sensitivity to touch
- Balance problems or unsteadiness
- Minor cuts or blisters you didn’t notice getting
How we treat it
We start with a thorough evaluation — sensory testing, circulation checks, and a review of your health history — to understand the extent of the neuropathy and what may be driving it. From there, management focuses on three things: easing your symptoms, protecting your feet from injury, and monitoring for changes over time.
That can include protective footwear and custom orthotics that shield insensitive feet, professional skin and nail care, strategies to manage burning or tingling pain, and regular check-ins so nothing slips by unnoticed. We also coordinate with your broader medical team on the underlying cause, because the best foot care happens when everyone caring for you is on the same page.
When to see a doctor
- New or worsening numbness in the feet
- Burning pain that’s disrupting sleep or daily life
- Any foot wound you can’t feel or that isn’t healing
- Balance problems or falls
- Redness, swelling, or warmth in a numb foot — which needs prompt attention
You don’t have to navigate neuropathy alone. Call Jacksonville Foot & Ankle Clinic at (904) 731-1711 or book your appointment online — we look forward to caring for you.
Learn more about peripheral neuropathy from Mayo Clinic.