Question 1

what causes tingling on heel of feet?

Accepted Answer

Possible neuropathy: Depending on the affected nerves, symptoms of diabetic neuropathy can range from a numbness and tingling sensation, possibly a burning sensation, to an uncomfortable painful sensation of the extremities.  Neuropathy may affect your digestive system, urinary tract, blood vessels and the heart. For some people, the symptoms are mild; for others, it can be painful and disabling.

Question 2

tingling in left heel of foot. feels like i need to rub it all the time?

Accepted Answer

Few possibilities: This may be a nerve impingement of the medial calcaneal nerve or it can be a tarsal tunnel syndrome. There may be a plantar fascial component or it may be coming from a more proximal cause like a radiculopathy from the back.
Depending on your foot structure, orthotics may be beneficial. Sometimes injection therapy may be helpful.

Question 3

feet and toes r burning, tingling and my heel is sore my right is heel is sore

Accepted Answer

Plantar fasciitis: Sounds like plantar fasciitis or overuse syndrome.

Question 4

tingling in rt heel and ball of foot upon waking. no loss of function. assessed by neurologist 3 mos ago, stress, it went away. should i revisit dr?

Accepted Answer

Padding loss: You may have a thinning of or atrophy of the fat pad. It is a layer of fatty/adipose tissue on the bottom of the foot that protects the heel bone, the metatarsal heads (ball of the feet) and the muscles on bottom of the feet. Fat pad absorbs pressure and shock so that tingling can be from that fqt pad atrophy which is leading to nerve and soft tissue compression.

Question 5

get tingling and numbness in the  3 middle toes both feet. stopped wearing shoes with heels 3 months. starting to run/walk. have good shoes. no help.

Accepted Answer

Possible neuroma: your symptoms sound nerve related.   When nerves are compressed in the forefoot region they become inflamed and sometimes injured.  This condition is known as a neuroma.  You have started conservative tx by getting out of the high heels and into wider shoes.  Custom insoles with metatarsal pads will also relieve pressure on nerves.  Try OTC NSAIDS.  If symptoms persist follow up with foot doc.

Question 6

i've been waking up at night, irritated because the heels of my feet are tingling(like ants).  also, some stretching (lower back) makes me feel dizzy.

Accepted Answer

Feet Tingling: Symptoms like this frequently come from the back, so I would start with a neurologist or physiatrist to check that area. The treatment can be simply rotating your mattress, reducing the hours sitting during the day, to more complicated. Here is a video that talks about it. Dr Rich Blake
https://youtu.be/E0E60NpOSHg

Question 7

my feet and toes r burning and tingling and my bottom heel is sore what is this? what type of foods should i eat and drink to solve this problem!

Accepted Answer

See below: You may have plantar fasciitis or possibly tarsal tunne.  Food and drink will not solve the problem.

Question 8

how to treat potential frostbite on the heel (foot) from 30 minute direct skin exposure to bare cold pack? symptoms involve a tingling feel on the heel upon pressing it. no visible color change. 24 hours passed from exposure?

Accepted Answer

: The chances of frostbite are slim at best. If icing an injury place a moist cloth over area place ice on moist cloth. This will provide extreme cold while being protected from frostbite.  Moderation. No more than .5 hour ice. One hour off. No ice. After 48 hours contrast bath is recommended

Question 9

i've been bitten by a tick and treated for lyme with doxycycline. now i still have tingling in my feet. and pain in my heel sometime. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Further Evaluation: May need longer course of medication.  Seek re-evaluation by doctor

Question 10

ive been having tingling and pain on and off in my feet and lower legs for past 10 years. since last couple of months, my heel has been numb and when i touch the top of my feet, my toes tingle. same in both feet. what could cause that?

Accepted Answer

: You are experiencing  neurologic symptoms . See a neuritis’s. Also, I would recommend seeing a podiatrist if caused my nerve compression. Limb length difference with or without pelvic rotation.  With custom orthotics and.lift therapy

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Tingling in left heel of foot. feels like i need to rub it all the time?

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Feet and toes r burning, tingling and my heel is sore my right is heel is sore

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Tingling in rt heel and ball of foot upon waking. no loss of function. assessed by neurologist 3 mos ago, stress, it went away. should i revisit dr?

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Get tingling and numbness in the 3 middle toes both feet. stopped wearing shoes with heels 3 months. starting to run/walk. have good shoes. no help.

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I've been waking up at night, irritated because the heels of my feet are tingling(like ants). also, some stretching (lower back) makes me feel dizzy.

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My feet and toes r burning and tingling and my bottom heel is sore what is this? what type of foods should i eat and drink to solve this problem!

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How to treat potential frostbite on the heel (foot) from 30 minute direct skin exposure to bare cold pack? symptoms involve a tingling feel on the heel upon pressing it. no visible color change. 24 hours passed from exposure?

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I've been bitten by a tick and treated for lyme with doxycycline. now i still have tingling in my feet. and pain in my heel sometime. what can i do?

A member asked:

Ive been having tingling and pain on and off in my feet and lower legs for past 10 years. since last couple of months, my heel has been numb and when i touch the top of my feet, my toes tingle. same in both feet. what could cause that?

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