Question 1

when i lay down my feet go numb and elbows to fingers get tingling. both?

Accepted Answer

Possible nerve: Entrapment or impingement from your back.

Question 2

when i sleep/lay down, my hands go numb. after waking my fingers dont open and close properly but eventually return to normal by mid day. (although there is joint pain)
also, my feet go numb. i have pain in my left foot and ankle. 
i have the same sharp p

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You need to see MD: The symptoms you describe are clearly not normal. The potential causes are numerous, and if not identified may result in significant medical problems ranging from loss of function and joint destruction to even cardiac issues. This can&#x27;t be diagnosed via Internet. Make an appointment to see a doc ASAP.

Question 3

what would cause shooting back pain, it goes down into my legs and i can't walk then my feet go numb :(?

Accepted Answer

?nerve irritation: One of the more comon causes of "shooting pain" is when a nerve gets 'pinched' or irritated, such as that which occurs in "sciatica."  if you are getting to the point where your feet get numb, you need to se a dr. And get a clinical exam with possible diagnostic testing performed.  Good luck.

Question 4

so i have bursitis in hip. its affecting my leg by pain, swelling, dull ache going down to foot. numbness tingling. the lump seems to be getting bigger and my legs hurt and feel heavy my feet are so sore too. what can i do?

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: If you do indeed suffer trochanteric bursitis on one or both hips, see an orthopedic surgical specialist.  You might benefit from a local cortisone injection.  Physical therapy may be another answer.

Question 5

why do my feet go numb while exercising sometimes? both feet can go numb at the same time also. makes it impossible to continue with exercise

Accepted Answer

Varies: There are multiple potential causes and often a good medical checkup is a good place to start.  Among the most common causes are neurogenic clarification from spinal stenosis, vascular clay dictation from PAD, or a generalized neuropathy.  Again, don't hesitate to be seen for it.

Question 6

why when i sit my feet go numb and calfs hurt?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Could really be 3 reasons.  1. Nerve compression in you back causing pinching in the sitting position.  2.  Could be decreased blood flow when your knees are in the bent position.  3.  Compressing the sciatic nerve from the chair.

Question 7

hello . i have a bit of a concern. whilst doing cardio it feels as if my feet go numb ?

Accepted Answer

Multiple causes: When you exercise your muscles and your feet swell during a workout, they press against your sneakers and the nerves can become slightly compressed causing numbness.Also lactic acid may build up causing a sensation of soreness than can be felt as numbness.older individuals can have peripheral vascular disease and legs will actually hurt.Other causes can be compression in spine by position change

Question 8

after spraining both my ankles, one 6 mnths and one 3 mnths ago, they still bother me and my feet go numb, swollen and red.. is this permanent? cure?

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Not permanent but: This doesn't sound permanent but needs definitive treatment.  You'll need to be seen by a specialist and created properly for possible subtle pathology (possible defect in cartilage, higher level damage or more severe injury, etc).  You're young so shouldn't be too bad of a recovery.

Question 9

when i run for more than 45 minutes, my feet go numb from lack of circulation. what can i do to remedy this?

Accepted Answer

WRONG,: WHATEVER THE PROBLEM IS UNLIKELY TO BE CIRCULATION. AT YOUR AGE YOU DON'T HAVE CIRCULATION PROBLEM. IT SOUNDS MORE NERVE INVOLVEMENT , NOT GOOD RUNNING SHOES, NOT ENOUGH CUSHION. SEE YOU DOCTOR.

Question 10

often when i run my feet go numb (the shoes are not the problem). usually begins 30 minutes in after noticing tight calves/achilles. is that unusual/bad?

Accepted Answer

See below: Having these types of symptoms can best be solved by having your doctor perform a thorough evaluation.  Only through this type of process can he/she discover what's going on and how best to help you.

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When i lay down my feet go numb and elbows to fingers get tingling. both?

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When i sleep/lay down, my hands go numb. after waking my fingers dont open and close properly but eventually return to normal by mid day. (although there is joint pain) also, my feet go numb. i have pain in my left foot and ankle. i have the same sharp p

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What would cause shooting back pain, it goes down into my legs and i can't walk then my feet go numb :(?

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So i have bursitis in hip. its affecting my leg by pain, swelling, dull ache going down to foot. numbness tingling. the lump seems to be getting bigger and my legs hurt and feel heavy my feet are so sore too. what can i do?

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Why do my feet go numb while exercising sometimes? both feet can go numb at the same time also. makes it impossible to continue with exercise

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Why when i sit my feet go numb and calfs hurt?

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Hello . i have a bit of a concern. whilst doing cardio it feels as if my feet go numb ?

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After spraining both my ankles, one 6 mnths and one 3 mnths ago, they still bother me and my feet go numb, swollen and red.. is this permanent? cure?

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When i run for more than 45 minutes, my feet go numb from lack of circulation. what can i do to remedy this?

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Often when i run my feet go numb (the shoes are not the problem). usually begins 30 minutes in after noticing tight calves/achilles. is that unusual/bad?

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