Question 1

can scoliosis cause neuropathy? i've had episodes of foot tingling numbness and that travel up to my neck hands & lower back. arms feel heavy too. this is not new, however it's getting worse. started 30 years ago. i'm yo 66 female. all pe labs are excelle

Accepted Answer

Spinal cord : Maybe compressed in the neck and or back. See a pain specialist for imaging and a physical exam.

Question 2

i am experiencing slurred speech, weakness on one side of body, foot numbness, decreased mental status, facial numbness, one sided weakness, confusion, change in vision, numbness or tingling, hand weakness, cloudy or blurred vision, and foot tingling.

Accepted Answer

Stroke: You should go to the hospital as soon as possible to make sure you are not having a stroke. The time to treatment is crucial for recovery.

Question 3

i am experiencing  foot tingling, leg tingling, hand tingling and arms tingling. the following also describe me: nerve pain, leg numbness, hand numbness, numbness or tingling, finger tingling, and arm numbness. what should i do?

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Tingle &amp; Num: It is important to get this checked by your doctor.  If something neurological he/she can help you identify and treat it. You may be referred to a neurologist. Peace and good health.

Question 4

i am experiencing  mouth tingling, finger tingling (quality: in the little finger, in the thumb, in the index finger) , finger numbness, hand tingling, hand numbness, shaking hands or tremor, foot tingling, foot numbness, leg numbness, leg tingling, thigh

Accepted Answer

Requires examination: and nerve conduction studies as well as blood testing: cannot be diagnosed onlione.

Question 5

how hard is it to stop using gabapentin 300mg after using it for 2 months because of numb toes?

Accepted Answer

Gabapenitn:  At that low a dose, It is not likely to be difficult. Please consult with your doctor before stopping it.

Question 6

i got referred to see a neurologist for my numb toes, numb since april after i worked one month standing up all day. what will the neurologist do to help me? i ask because i have seen one before. what tests will he/she do for some numb toes?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: Not all providers do things exactly the same way. You can consider contacting the neurologist's staff to ask them what to anticipate. They will likely have a better idea of how he practices.

Question 7

what causes numb toes?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Diabetic neuropathy 
pinched nerve in back
damaged distal nerve etc etc etc......
If you have pain shooting down leg then probably pinched nerve in back.

Question 8

numb toes in the morning

Accepted Answer

Please see below: This symptom might be caused either by the peripheral nerve or nerve root irritation. You might benefit from seeing your local neurologist in consultation and have electrodiagnostic studies of the legs performed for the establishment of the nature of your condition.

Question 9

what should i do about my numb toes?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Are all your toes numb or just some on one foot or both feet? Are you diabetic? These are just some  of the questions that are a key to a proper diagnosis and treatment.

Question 10

which medical conditions cause numb toes?

Accepted Answer

Many: Diabetes is a common one. Chemotherapy can cause numb toes. Vitamin deficiencies, nerve compressions. Really one would need to be evaluated by a doctor.

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Can scoliosis cause neuropathy? i've had episodes of foot tingling numbness and that travel up to my neck hands & lower back. arms feel heavy too. this is not new, however it's getting worse. started 30 years ago. i'm yo 66 female. all pe labs are excelle

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I am experiencing slurred speech, weakness on one side of body, foot numbness, decreased mental status, facial numbness, one sided weakness, confusion, change in vision, numbness or tingling, hand weakness, cloudy or blurred vision, and foot tingling.

A member asked:

I am experiencing foot tingling, leg tingling, hand tingling and arms tingling. the following also describe me: nerve pain, leg numbness, hand numbness, numbness or tingling, finger tingling, and arm numbness. what should i do?

A member asked:

I am experiencing mouth tingling, finger tingling (quality: in the little finger, in the thumb, in the index finger) , finger numbness, hand tingling, hand numbness, shaking hands or tremor, foot tingling, foot numbness, leg numbness, leg tingling, thigh

A member asked:

How hard is it to stop using gabapentin 300mg after using it for 2 months because of numb toes?

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I got referred to see a neurologist for my numb toes, numb since april after i worked one month standing up all day. what will the neurologist do to help me? i ask because i have seen one before. what tests will he/she do for some numb toes?

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What causes numb toes?

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Numb toes in the morning

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What should i do about my numb toes?

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Which medical conditions cause numb toes?

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