Why are my feet swelling up and feel like they're on fire?

Question:

I am definitely not pregnant, so it cannot be from that. I do not like salt, so it cannot be from too much sodium in the diet. I did not injure my feet in any way yet, they are both severely swollen. I went to the doctor on Monday of this week and she put a steroid injection in my right foot because the toes had a neuroma, but now both feet are swollen and feel like they're on fire and they are all tingly.

My hands are also numb, but not swollen. Could this be peripheral neuropathy?

Answers:
About Peripheral Neuropathy - Symptoms
What is Peripheral Neuropathy? | What Causes Peripheral Neuropathy? | Symptoms

Peripheral neuropathy usually starts with numbness, prickling or tingling in the toes or fingers. It may spread up to the feet or hands and cause burning, freezing, throbbing and/or shooting pain that is often worse at night.

The pain can be either constant or periodic, but usually the pain is felt equally on both sides of the body—in both hands or in both feet. Some types of peripheral neuropathy develop suddenly, while others progress more slowly over many years.

The symptoms of peripheral neuropathy often include:

A sensation of wearing an invisible "glove" or "sock"
Burning sensation or freezing pain
Sharp, jabbing or electric-like pain
Extreme sensitivity to touch
Difficulty sleeping because of feet and leg pain
Loss of balance and coordination
Muscle weakness
Difficulty walking or moving the arms
Unusual sweating
Abnormalities in blood pressure or pulse
Symptoms such as experiencing weakness or not being able to hold something, not knowing where your feet are, and experiencing pain that feels as if it is stabbing or burning in your limbs, could be signs of peripheral neuropathy.

The symptoms of peripheral neuropathy may depend on the kind of peripheral nerves that have been damaged.

Three types of peripheral nerves: sensory, motor and autonomic

There are several explanations to this. It's possible you could have RLS (restless leg syndrome), because these symptoms are associated with it. Poor circulation could be another cause, but usually that makes your hands and feet feel cold in addition to numb and tingly. You may want to ask your doctor to be sure, but these things usually aren't as serious as people fear they are.

You got bit by a bug, that you are allergic too. I am a doctor and that's what everyone gets. Take a trip to the doctor immeditly. Ask them what medicine you have to use. I would suggest you use benidryle. But go to the doctors just in case. Hope this helps! P.S. I am quite sure you don't have RLS.

Why are my feet swelling up and feel like they're on fire?

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