Question 1

i have sore numb toes on both feet. i'm told its from  trapped nerve in my back. just wondering could l be a diabetic but have no symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Numbness feet: Ok see your GP for blood test. Usually it takes 15-20 yr for diabetic neuropathy to set in if the blood sugars are not well controlled . Discuss with GP please

Question 2

i have a numb feeling on toes of both feet. after blood tests a neurology doctor recommend vitamins b1 and b6, is that likely to solve the problem?

Accepted Answer

May Help: If the blood tests indicated deficiency of either or both of these vitamins, replacing the same should help.

Question 3

what is numb second and third toes on both feet & fingers on hands?

Accepted Answer

Neuroma: If you are experiencing numbness between the second and third toes, this could be a result of a neuroma. Typically a morton's neuroma occurs between the third and fourth toes, but it is not unusual to have one develop where you are describing. Not usually related to the hands unless you are diabetic and are experincing diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

Question 4

my toes are numb on both feet. just had test for blood flow and all is fine. now what?

Accepted Answer

Now you need : To assess if the cause is from the back, a systemic disease, side effect of a medication, vitamin deficiency etc.

Question 5

red soles.  burning sensation. numb toes. both feet?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy: There are a number of potential causes, I would encourage you to be seen.  An exam and possibly a nerve conduction test will likely determine the cause.  Among the more common causes is a "pinched nerve" in the spine or a neuropathy.  Don't hesitate to be seen.

Question 6

painfully numb toes when weight bearing from 3rd toe to little toe? even if bare footed. on both feet. any advice please.?

Accepted Answer

Neuroma: If there is pain, numbness localized to 3rd-4th toes--podiatrist search for morton neuroma--but crowding the toes in tight shoe cause nerve compression in runners----other causes include tarsal tunnel, other generalized neuropathy--need good hx and exam and electrodiagnostic studies.

Question 7

numb toes started on 1 foot, now both feet sore and numb...for 1year. could this be from my pinched nerve in back.emg said yes , would surgery help?

Accepted Answer

Talk to ortho: You need to consult an orthopedic surgery specialized in spine to find out what can be done about the pinched nerve. Surgery may help in many cases.

Question 8

what could cause numb toes on right foot all the time?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy/neuroma: If your entire foot is going numb – involving all of your toes, this may be a form of compressive neuropathy involving pressure over the top of your foot – commonly related to how your shoelaces are laced if you're a runner. If you have a burning pain and associated numbness between the third and fourth toe, this is commonly an interdigital neuroma; activity modification, injection, surgery.

Question 9

is it normal to have numb toes on left foot after antibiotic course?

Accepted Answer

No: It is probably not related to the antibiotics but wait a week after finishing and if not better see a podiatrist for evaluation

Question 10

hi, i was diagnosed with plantar facitiis i was just wondering if it's normal for this to case extreme pain on the top of my foot &cause numb toes?

Accepted Answer

No: usually pain is on the bottom of your heel especially with early fort morning step. Top of the foot is not usual pain for plantar fasciitis.  You need further investigation and treatment. Please see you foot doctor. Could be compensation effect.

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I have sore numb toes on both feet. i'm told its from trapped nerve in my back. just wondering could l be a diabetic but have no symptoms?

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I have a numb feeling on toes of both feet. after blood tests a neurology doctor recommend vitamins b1 and b6, is that likely to solve the problem?

A member asked:

What is numb second and third toes on both feet & fingers on hands?

A member asked:

My toes are numb on both feet. just had test for blood flow and all is fine. now what?

A member asked:

Red soles. burning sensation. numb toes. both feet?

A member asked:

Painfully numb toes when weight bearing from 3rd toe to little toe? even if bare footed. on both feet. any advice please.?

A member asked:

Numb toes started on 1 foot, now both feet sore and numb...for 1year. could this be from my pinched nerve in back.emg said yes , would surgery help?

A member asked:

What could cause numb toes on right foot all the time?

A member asked:

Is it normal to have numb toes on left foot after antibiotic course?

A member asked:

Hi, i was diagnosed with plantar facitiis i was just wondering if it's normal for this to case extreme pain on the top of my foot &cause numb toes?

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