Question 1

what are the symptoms of peroneal nerve compressed? can it occur from ankle sprain? fibula possibly moved and pinched nerve.

Accepted Answer

Nerve impingement: Unlikely, that the fibular bone moved to pinch a nerve.  The peroneal nerve (superficial peroneal nerve) is located in the skin and can be impinged through swelling resulting from an ankle sprain.  The bone, ligaments, muscle, tendons are deeper than the skin, but the swelling associated with injury can cause shooting pain, burning, tingling, and numbness.  Hope this helps.

Question 2

have pinched nerve with leg symptoms (muscle spasm in morning) and limited on activity. is it safe to use muscle simulator device on those muscles?

Accepted Answer

It sounds as if you: May have impingement on sciatic nerve if going down the posterior leg.  The pain u feel is a muscle spasm. This can interrupt blood flow to a site of inflammation that is actually causing the spasm.  It's circular.  Whether your stimulator in this area will relieve the spasm is hard to say also the nerve may be impinged further up. It's worth a shot, back pain is tough. Make sure sleeping at night.

Question 3

can a pinched nerve cause ankle/shin pain?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve: Yes, although more commonly the pain is in the back of the thigh or calf along the course of the sciatic nerve.

Question 4

my  left ankle hurts when i try to stand on my tipy toes or were heels could this be a pinched nerve or something to do with my muscle?

Accepted Answer

Probably not nerve: Possibly the muscles that stabilize the outer ankle could be involved. You probably should be evaluated by your local podiatrist.

Question 5

i have a burning skin sensation in both forearms and also in one or both inside ankle areas. don't think i have a pinched nerve. neurologist ?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable: You can start with primary care to rule out a skin process.

Question 6

what can cause pinched nerves in feet and ankles?

Accepted Answer

Lots of things: Injuries, areas of swelling, benign tumors, tight shoes, overuse. The list goes on. See your doctor for help.

Question 7

i have a lot of pain on the outside of my ankle. now on the same leg, back side of the thigh i have pain off and on. could this be a pinch nerve ?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Most Likely!: What you are describing is most likely sciatica. Sciatica is pain caused by a herniated disk either in the lower back or the buttock. When it affects both the ankle and the back of the thigh it is probably involving both the L5 (lumbar), and the s1 (sacral), nerve roots. You should see your physician, as further work-up may be needed. Conservative treatment can be very effective, so don't delay.

Question 8

how will i know if the esi as started to take effect on my leg, knee, ankle, thights, due to 2 pinched nerves, herniated disk. 
cause i have had pain for

Accepted Answer

Lumbar epidural: Reduction of pain in the back as well as the lower extremities is a good indication that the epidurals have started to do their job. Numbness, tingling sensation, pins and needles and weakness in the extremities may not subside if there is nerve damage. But it is hoped the pain in the back and legs will improve. Often need more than 1 or a different type of injection to obtain the desired effect.

Question 9

swelling in one leg from below gastroc to ankle. mri norm. ncv/emg returns pinch nerve. was told pinch nerve doesn't cause swelling. what to believe?

Accepted Answer

They don't: A pinched nerve does not generally cause swelling.  But your leg may feel to you like it is swollen even if it is not.

If one leg is larger than the other, or red, or warm, that is more likely due to an infection or to poor circulation, or a blood clot in the leg.  See your doctor if that is the case.

Question 10

can a pinched nerve on foot heal?

Accepted Answer

Relieve the pinch!: See a physiatrist to determine exactly what nerve is being pinched, and where/why it is being pinched.  With out altering mechanics or the problem, it is unlikely to get better.  Most cases are manageable with proper diagnosis/treatment.

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What are the symptoms of peroneal nerve compressed? can it occur from ankle sprain? fibula possibly moved and pinched nerve.

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Have pinched nerve with leg symptoms (muscle spasm in morning) and limited on activity. is it safe to use muscle simulator device on those muscles?

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Can a pinched nerve cause ankle/shin pain?

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My left ankle hurts when i try to stand on my tipy toes or were heels could this be a pinched nerve or something to do with my muscle?

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I have a burning skin sensation in both forearms and also in one or both inside ankle areas. don't think i have a pinched nerve. neurologist ?

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What can cause pinched nerves in feet and ankles?

A member asked:

I have a lot of pain on the outside of my ankle. now on the same leg, back side of the thigh i have pain off and on. could this be a pinch nerve ?

A member asked:

How will i know if the esi as started to take effect on my leg, knee, ankle, thights, due to 2 pinched nerves, herniated disk. cause i have had pain for

A member asked:

Swelling in one leg from below gastroc to ankle. mri norm. ncv/emg returns pinch nerve. was told pinch nerve doesn't cause swelling. what to believe?

A member asked:

Can a pinched nerve on foot heal?

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