Question 1

tip of big toe always numb.after walking i  have  shock like sensations running from my big toe back along my arch.i have custom orthotics. could be??

Accepted Answer

Make sure shoes: Fit properly, keep in mind the orthotic takes up room. Some times big toe problems are related to the back, so check for any low back pain.

Question 2

my big toe and next toe are numb?

Accepted Answer

Numbness: The numbness like this is typically caused by a pinched nerve on the top of the foot. Either a bone spur pinching the nerve or even tight laced shoes could cause this.

Question 3

the tip of my big toe feel numb, why?

Accepted Answer

WHAT DID YOU DO?: A nerve is affected. Trauma, too much pressure on the area, .

Question 4

my big toe has been numb for 3 days. what should i do?

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Get it checked...: It's not supposed to be numb, especially for 3 days if you don't have some kind of pathology occurring.  Go to the podiatrist to have your foot examined.

Question 5

what does it mean when the bottom of m y big toe goes numb?

Accepted Answer

Injury to nerves: Possibilities include mortons neuroma, nerve injury in the foot, neuropathy see physical medicine doctor or podiatrist.

Question 6

my big toe has been numb for a long time now what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Most common cause of toe numbness is nerve compression. Either from having a deformity of the great toe combined with a shoe that presses on the nerve. Other causes are tarsal tunnel syndrome, pinched nerve in your back and peripheral neuropathy. See a neurologist or a foot specialist (ortho or podiatric) for a diagnosis.

Question 7

i can't bend my big toe up,but there's no pain,and it also feels numb?

Accepted Answer

Be seen : I would be seen.  The L5 nerve root is the nerve that supplies the EHL which is the muscle that raises the big toe.  Your weakness and numbness suggest severe compression of that nerve being one of the most likely causes.  Don't hesitate to be seen for treatment alternatives.

Question 8

my husbands one big toe is constantly numb/tingly. what could this mean?

Accepted Answer

Could be : Related to a problem in his back like a herniated disc or nerve impingement.

Question 9

the top left corner of my right big toe stays kind of numb all the time.

Accepted Answer

Numbness : The most common cause of toe numbness is direct compression of the nerves of the foot from footwear. Numbness of the toe can occur because of injury to the foot, nerve damage (neuropathy), and poor circulation to the foot (such as with diabetes and peripheral vascular disease). Numbness to the foot can also be caused by irritation of nerves in the low back with radiculopathy.

Question 10

i have a burning and numbness in the end of my big toe and down the outside?

Accepted Answer

Nerve pain: Very often the nerve on the top of the foot is injured. Shoes can compress the nerve and cause. Remove all pressure and give it a few days. If it persists see your podiatrist.

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Tip of big toe always numb.after walking i have shock like sensations running from my big toe back along my arch.i have custom orthotics. could be??

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My big toe and next toe are numb?

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The tip of my big toe feel numb, why?

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My big toe has been numb for 3 days. what should i do?

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What does it mean when the bottom of m y big toe goes numb?

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My big toe has been numb for a long time now what could it be?

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I can't bend my big toe up,but there's no pain,and it also feels numb?

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My husbands one big toe is constantly numb/tingly. what could this mean?

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The top left corner of my right big toe stays kind of numb all the time.

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I have a burning and numbness in the end of my big toe and down the outside?

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