My mother (with HCV 1A and genetic hemochromatosis) has peripheral neuropathy at least for the last 5 years.
She is 54 and has had HCV for 35 years.
Her legs get this red, blotchy patches.
They also look like there are brown spiderweb-like visible veins throughout her legs and feet.
She does not have diabetes.
Treatment for her was Interferon monotherapy, unsuccessful.

I have had HCV (1A) for the last 32 years, no diabetes, and no peripheral neuropathy......yet....I hope never

oh yes, there were a couple of people here that had been dealing with neuropathy it but I think they may have left . I had an episode in early December of possible Trigemal Neuralgia, which I have not experienced before and it was in the side of the face and jaw not feet, I don't have much experience except I hope to God that it never comes back, very painful, no family history off, just 15 years hep c and SOC tx . A health shop assistant told me there were some supplements to support the nerves and the doctor said that when I have my next event they will look at an epilepsy drug and go from there... bugger :-(

My feet are all gooned up since I did peg and rib a few years back. They don't tell you about these side effects. Peace

I've had severe RLS, for years. Lately my feet become very tender in the evening. Stepping on the spaces between the tiles, for instance, can sometimes cause me to wince in pain. Also the outside ball of my foot feels like it's been hit with a hot hammer sometimes.

The restless leg is so bad that I have trouble sitting though a movie at night. I take Gabepentin, it helps a bit. I tried Ropinirole, but it made it worse.

The strange thing is that none of this bothers me much in the morning or early afternoons. I had this before treatment, but it seems to be MUCH worse now.

I have an appointment next week with a specialists in Houston. I had to wait 3 months to get on his calendar. I'm hoping he can help.

Bob

Yes I do But really cant figure out what you are asking me It is the cause of most of my pain. Plush taking Allpuanol, Gabapentin and Xifaxan although I think that is the reason for the last one not Sure tht though.

yes I do .I have type 3, am 59 and had it for 30+ years my right foot is almost numb but hurts at the same time .Feels like a scrunched up card under my foot ..hard to get shoes ..took Gabapentin ..worked a bit but was trying to detox my body so stopped taking it I have spiderlike veins all around my ankles too and dry scaly skin !! have had NO treatment yet will be starting a clinical trial soon the newest drugs possibly combined with interferon ??? hope it doesn't cause too much trouble take care !!!

Yes I have it in my right foot - sometimes no feeling. Also have it in left shoulder, neck and jaw area causing me left ear to get cold and numb at times. I am on tx currently and am doing a pretty good job at the dragon slaying according to my latest blood test results !!!! Wishing you good luck ;)

I have neuropathy in both feet and less so in my hands. Have had hcv for 35+. Also have RLS. I take 600mg of 3x a day gabapentin for neuropathy and I think it's 1mg pramipexol/mirapex 2x a day for RLS. Yes spider veins, dry ankles. Oh and toe cramps in the middle of the night. So much fun. And I ain't done fighting this bastard yet.
Rock on y'all.

Thanks for all the feedback. Seems like most of what if not all of this is related to the problem with my feet. It started in 2008 on and off usually during the cold months here in the northeast. It's more on these days and is worse, almost unbearable during the cold.
I don't think it's related to the previous three treatments I was on before it started but am not sure it's from the Hep C.
Other than the symptoms I describe to the doctors there has never been any test that confirm that I have (hashtag) Neuropathy.
Right now I deal with it during the day and just keep up my physical activity life style in day and pay the piper at night.
This week I am going to start working with a Spine and Sports rehab specialist combing adjustments, physical therapy, with B12, and other supplements suggested by other specialist. I can't do any of the meds like Lyrica, neurotin, etcetera etcetera. These tend yo give bad dreams bordering on nightmares. Once again thanks to all

Have had pain starting in feet..progressed to just below my knee's..really bad and been on almost every pain killer with almost no relief..don't even understand how I'm not a major addict but the pills don't work so I guess my brain doesn't get it. Now getting a bit in my finger tips and difficult to sleep with almost 'stingers' getting to my big toe. Don't know where to go or who else to see..seems doc's are not really up on this...would do almost anything to have my feet back!

I noticed tingling in feet and knees for weeks...was so disturbing...I stopped taking L Arginine sp? and it stopped thank God... some meds work for different people...now my knees have started again so I am looking to see what else I have tried that might cause this...I found some answers on earthclinic.com

You got me thinking ... I love the carbs...cereal, toast, wheat bread , wheat noodles, wheat and oat...everything and lots of veggies but this site talked about the gluten...didn't think I had a problem with gluten , what does one do without coffe and toast in the AM ?? lol

Neuropathy is ususally a symptom of a greater problem.
Gluten Ataxia is becoming a very common ailment. You can have it without digestion issues. It can be "silent" If you have "brain fog", you could have it. It is an extreme reaction to gluten proteins.

check this website for more information http://glutendoctors.blogspot.com

I suffer from PN started in my right foot in 2010 ..now i have it in all my limbs i am 1a..doctors blame it on HCV..but then again if i didnt have this disease they wouldnt know what to blame it on i am not a diabetic

I have numbness in my right hand.
Both legs have swelling from the feet to the knees.
No spider veins (yet).