Question 1

why does my feet get numb when i lay down?

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: Common causes at your age: either nerve compression at the level of lumbosacral spines or vascular insufficiency. You should see you family doctor for a thorough exam.

Question 2

my feet and toes go numb when i lay down or sit. this never has happened in the past. but for the last month it's become common. why?

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Back issue?: This initially appears to be a back issue and probably not localized to the feet.   Recommend you discuss with your family physician and possibly be referred to a orthopedic spine specialist, neurologist for a comprehensive evaluation and various testing to determine the underlying cause of there's symptoms..

Question 3

why is my leg and feet numb from the knee down? what should i do?

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See a doctor: Several things including a pinched nerve, blood clot, muscle strain.

Question 4

i have spinal stenosis l4-5. plus spinal stryrinx t2-8. symptoms have changed pain in leg run down r side of now down back feet numb while sitting up.

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Your question is???: You have not asked a question but those symptoms strongly suggest you need a neurologic evaluation as soon as possible.

Question 5

after a severe burn to sinuses 6 yrs later, can feel sinus drainage into scalp and down neck, ears pop, balance issues foot numbness.  what tests ?

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There R a few: Issues.  Have u been having this issue for 6 years?  How did u burn sinuses? I would see an ear nose and throat specialist but as a principle, nasal steroids would decrease inflammation, wash over eustachion tubes that drain into the back of the thrat and maybe help to drain the inner ear that mat be affecting balance.Drainage into scalp doesn't occur. Do you grind teeth at night or have insomnia?

Question 6

so i have bursitis in hip. its affecting my leg by pain, swelling, dull ache going down to foot. numbness tingling. the lump seems to be getting bigger and my legs hurt and feel heavy my feet are so sore too. what can i do?

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: If you do indeed suffer trochanteric bursitis on one or both hips, see an orthopedic surgical specialist.  You might benefit from a local cortisone injection.  Physical therapy may be another answer.

Question 7

i am experiencing  back pain (severity: severe) (side: lower) , foot numbness, and foot tingling. the following also describe me: leg tingling, back tenderness to touch, and obesity but not pain shooting down the leg, leg numbness, stiff joints, leg pain,

Accepted Answer

Nerve impingement : You need to see your physician as you appear to have a back problem that may involve nerve entrapment. Good Luck

Question 8

i am experiencing  back pain (side: lower) , back injury, reduced spinal flexibility, sciatica, pain shooting down the leg, calf pain and foot numbness. the following also describe me: leg numbness, leg weakness, leg tingling, leg pain, and muscle cramps

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Sciatica: See a neurologist a physician with expertise in nerves. The symptoms of leg numbness, weakness, tingling are due to nerve impingement.
There are various meds, treatments for sciatica. Orthopedics also deals with these symptoms
Start with your PCP and move forward with getting these symptoms resolved to start feeling better.

Question 9

what can be done for crushed foot numbness?

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Numbness of foot: If you had a crushing injury to the foot and the nerve tissue was also crushed, the likelihood of return to normal sensation is low. However, I have found that high voltage electrical stimulation therapy can be helpful with nerve injury and degeneration.

Question 10

what can i do to fix foot numbness and pain?

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Get diagnosed first: There are a number of things that can cause pain in the feet. This is a very nonspecific symptom.  I recommend that someone with pain in in the foot should be seen by orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon for a definitive diagnosis so that appropriate treatment can be started.  You can find one in your area at www.Aofas.Org.

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Why does my feet get numb when i lay down?

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My feet and toes go numb when i lay down or sit. this never has happened in the past. but for the last month it's become common. why?

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Why is my leg and feet numb from the knee down? what should i do?

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I have spinal stenosis l4-5. plus spinal stryrinx t2-8. symptoms have changed pain in leg run down r side of now down back feet numb while sitting up.

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After a severe burn to sinuses 6 yrs later, can feel sinus drainage into scalp and down neck, ears pop, balance issues foot numbness. what tests ?

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So i have bursitis in hip. its affecting my leg by pain, swelling, dull ache going down to foot. numbness tingling. the lump seems to be getting bigger and my legs hurt and feel heavy my feet are so sore too. what can i do?

A member asked:

I am experiencing back pain (severity: severe) (side: lower) , foot numbness, and foot tingling. the following also describe me: leg tingling, back tenderness to touch, and obesity but not pain shooting down the leg, leg numbness, stiff joints, leg pain,

A member asked:

I am experiencing back pain (side: lower) , back injury, reduced spinal flexibility, sciatica, pain shooting down the leg, calf pain and foot numbness. the following also describe me: leg numbness, leg weakness, leg tingling, leg pain, and muscle cramps

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What can be done for crushed foot numbness?

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What can i do to fix foot numbness and pain?

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