Question 1

the end of side of my right big toe is numb, what vitamin can help?

Accepted Answer

If a nerve is : Being compressed than i don't think any vitamin is going to help, i think the nerve needs to be relieved of the pressure. If the numbness is related to small nerve fiber disease than perhaps l-methyl folate (folic acid) with b6 and B12 or benfotalimine. However, i would highly doubt you would have small nerve fiber disease in one isolated toe.

Question 2

i am experiencing  foot numbness and burning sensation. my plantar nerve was removed. should half of my big toe be numb?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: Not sure why you had either/both of your plantar nerves removed - nor any past history of relevant diseases associated with a neuropathy. The innervation of the top of the foot and the bottom are different, and the lack of plantar nerve(s) make it more complex. Please consult your doctor who can sort through all of these issues to localize the issue and additional tests to define it better.

Question 3

big hard lump on top of foot numbness of big and second toe, hurts to touch above but not on lump do i wait it out or go to dr?

Accepted Answer

See a podiatrist....: It sounds like an arthritic bone ridge that is forcing a nerve to be compressed and irritated when you wear shoes.  It may be as simple as stretching out your shoes over this area, or having the bony lump smoothed down surgically.

Question 4

dizziness, left side improper functioning, foot numbness, heaviness?

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Left side: There could be a problem located inside the right side of your brain affecting  or causing dizziness weakness and numbness to your left side you need to have that evaluated right away. Either go to the emergency department or call your primary care physician right away.

Question 5

which prescriptions have foot numbness as a side-effect?

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Neuropathy: Chemotherapeutic drugs are well known to have neuropathy as a side effect. The benefits of taking these medications often far outweighs this risk.

Question 6

does top of foot numbness mean foot drop? no gait issues but have a tremor on same side. neuro appt isnt for weeks and unsure if foot numbness is a major concern?

Accepted Answer

: No, numbness is a sensory problem and foot drop is a motor problem. You should not worry much in the mean time, please patiently wait for the neuro appointment. Take care and good luck to you.

Question 7

have had right side head pain, swelling, and foot numbness past week. now have throbbing back pain on same side. should i see my neuro or rheum dr?

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Headache: If you are already established with a neurologists for a neurological condition i think visiting him now is a good start. Hope you feel well soon.

Question 8

pain in right upper thigh slightly abv knee (inner side) and calf with foot numbness on and off and extreme knee pain when sitting, no clots, ideas?

Accepted Answer

Knee, hip, back: If the thigh problem is immediately above the knee this could be a knee problem (cartilage, bakers cyst, joint problem). Knee pain rarely radiates up the leg. Anything higher up is unlikely to be knee. This could also be referred pain from the hip or back.  A good physical examination by someone experienced with these problems should give you the answer.

Question 9

mri for lumbar pain, r leg and foot numbness .l4-l5 disc bulge noted; superimposed upon the bulge is a moderate sized broad herniation mildly asymmetric to the right with impingement on the right side of the thecal sac. what does this mean? thanks?

Accepted Answer

: It means your back pain and radiculopathic symptoms (leg pain and numbness) are caused by L4-5 herniated disc. Please follow with your doctor for further advice on treatment plan. Most of these cases are managed conservatively with success, without need of invasive intervention.

Question 10

i am experiencing  numbness or tingling (time frame: gradual onset) (side: one side only) , shoulder pain, back tenderness to touch, aching muscles and foot numbness.

Accepted Answer

Varies: There are multiple potential possibilities.  Numbness suggests possibility of neurological cause.  There also can be more than one cause.  It is fairly rare, for example, to have foot numbness and shoulder pain have the same cause.  Consider being seen for a thorough evaluation Serling a specific diagnosis.  At that point, treatment options can be discussed.

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The end of side of my right big toe is numb, what vitamin can help?

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I am experiencing foot numbness and burning sensation. my plantar nerve was removed. should half of my big toe be numb?

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Big hard lump on top of foot numbness of big and second toe, hurts to touch above but not on lump do i wait it out or go to dr?

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Dizziness, left side improper functioning, foot numbness, heaviness?

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Which prescriptions have foot numbness as a side-effect?

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Does top of foot numbness mean foot drop? no gait issues but have a tremor on same side. neuro appt isnt for weeks and unsure if foot numbness is a major concern?

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Have had right side head pain, swelling, and foot numbness past week. now have throbbing back pain on same side. should i see my neuro or rheum dr?

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Pain in right upper thigh slightly abv knee (inner side) and calf with foot numbness on and off and extreme knee pain when sitting, no clots, ideas?

A member asked:

Mri for lumbar pain, r leg and foot numbness .l4-l5 disc bulge noted; superimposed upon the bulge is a moderate sized broad herniation mildly asymmetric to the right with impingement on the right side of the thecal sac. what does this mean? thanks?

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I am experiencing numbness or tingling (time frame: gradual onset) (side: one side only) , shoulder pain, back tenderness to touch, aching muscles and foot numbness.

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