Unwanted Pins and needles

Hi Emma;

Had a heart attack in Sept 2021. Was put on an ekmo for 2 weeks before my Implant on 10/1. The ekmo destroyed  my feet causing neuropathy in both feet and ankles. Also it caused compartment syndrome in my lower right leg which caused me to have surgery on it. Luckily I did not lose my right leg from knee down. 

So when I go to bed and its like having 2 clubs. a feeling that will not go away and causes me to struggle to walk at times. It doesn't stop me from sleeping tho.

Similar to Lee's comment, immediately after the LVAD I started experiencing what I'll call numbness and general discomfort in both feet and ankles. Nobody seems to be able to explain why but unfortunately neuropathy, numbness, tingling, etc., in one or both feet seems to be common post LVAD. There are many 'cure sellers' who will sell you special shoes, inserts, vibrating tables (foot sized), toe spacers, heated socks (winter), balms... Some of them provide some relief but unfortunately my docs say these feet/ankle neuropathy problems are quite stubborn.  I've been going to an acupuncturist for it and am next trying a massage therapist. The podiatrist injected my ankles and toe joints with steroids that were incredibly painful. They did absolutely nothing (but hurt). For exercise I switched from walking to cycling. Nothing good happens when I stop moving.

I wish you the best. 

Rick

I suggest you remove blankets , your legs may be to warm and stay hydrated 🤞

There is no cure......you just have to deal with it.

When I was in the hospital I kept asking about it and was basically ignored!!!

I have an LVAD 4 yrs now and my feet and fingers tingled at night.  My primary DR put me on 400 mg of Gabapentin at bed time and now I can sleep.

Ask doc for Lyrica its nerves. I take the 100mg in morning and night.

Pins and needles nay need Lyrica. I have used Lyrica generic for years for needles and pins.

I do have more problems with my feet now COMPARED to before LVAD. 

TomC