Question 1

waiting 3 weeks til alif on s1-l4. back pain ok on vicodin; numbness, tingling, cold feet, etc horrible at times. anything to do to help until surgery?

Accepted Answer

Nauropathic pain: These are all symptoms of neuropathic pain (pain arising from a damaged nerve). Specific medications such as gabapentin, pre-gabalin etc are very helpful.

Question 2

daughter 21 yrs old had torn meniscus knee surgery 2 days after surgery the foot&toes r ice cold on the same leg as feeling&movement worry &concerned?

Accepted Answer

Concerned Mom: Hyperactive sympathetic nervous system réponses are not unusual post operative. This is more common when a tourniquet has been used.   Be sure that she is walking to prevent blood clots.  Hot tea and mom's warm chicken soup would help.  Dad would suggest a shot of something that would cause peripheral vascular dilatation. Keep her active and it would not hurt to call the surgeon's office.

Question 3

daughter 21 yrs old had torn meniscus knee surgery 2 days after surgery the foot&toes r ice cold on the same leg as feeling&movement such i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Don't quite under-: -stand the?. The blueness in the toes is common. It is a response to injury,and involves a circulatory response especially if the leg is dependent. The rest is not a question. When she starts to have less pain &amp; is weight bearing this usually goes away. If not, call your surgeon.

Question 4

explain the cause of cold feet?

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Some various causes: With cold feet, we usually think of circulation as being a problem.   But in most case i've seen that is not the case.   If you have any swelling in your feet and ankles, this can cause your feet to be cold as well.   If your feet sweat a lot this can also make your feet feel cold.

Question 5

what causes onset very cold feet?

Accepted Answer

Feel cold or touch?: If they always feel cold but are not cold when touching with your hand or someone elses then it is probably  a form of neuropathy. If they are actually cold to touch of the hand then it may be a vascular related condition. Is there any skin color changes such as bluish or red? That is often associated with circulation.

Question 6

having cold feet is a sign of what?

Accepted Answer

Several possible: Diagnoses - underactive thyroid, anemia, poor circulation are some of them.

Question 7

why do i always seem to have cold feet?

Accepted Answer

Cold Feet: It is common for some people to have cold feet. If your feet become excessively cold suddenly then you should consult with a physician to rule out vascular disease.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: cold feet?

Accepted Answer

Cold feet: Cold feet = lowered temperature in feet which is often related to circulation problems.

Question 9

i have cold feet. what could be the problem, what to do?

Accepted Answer

See below: People often feel that there feet are cold.  If there is no other problems associated with such as burning or pain i would not worry.
If concerned then see a doctor for evaluation.

Question 10

i have cold feet even when is not cold what could it be?

Accepted Answer

See below.: May be due to neuropathy or possible a circulatory condition such as Raynauds. Are they actually cold to touch or do they just feel cold all the time but warm to touch. If the are warm to touch, then it is more likely due to neuropathy. See Podiatrist for evaluation and examination.

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Waiting 3 weeks til alif on s1-l4. back pain ok on vicodin; numbness, tingling, cold feet, etc horrible at times. anything to do to help until surgery?

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Daughter 21 yrs old had torn meniscus knee surgery 2 days after surgery the foot&toes r ice cold on the same leg as feeling&movement worry &concerned?

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Daughter 21 yrs old had torn meniscus knee surgery 2 days after surgery the foot&toes r ice cold on the same leg as feeling&movement such i be worried?

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Explain the cause of cold feet?

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What causes onset very cold feet?

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Having cold feet is a sign of what?

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Why do i always seem to have cold feet?

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What is the definition or description of: cold feet?

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I have cold feet. what could be the problem, what to do?

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I have cold feet even when is not cold what could it be?

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