Question 1

my feet tingle and itch can you tell me why?

Accepted Answer

Med eval: Do you have diabetes mellitus? Any type of neuropathy been diagnosed in past?  Any sign of infection?  Unless this is a short-lived symptom - this merits medical evaluation.

Question 2

sometimes through out the day my feet tingle it usually happens when i'm walking what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Tingling=Nerve: The first thing to take note of is that you have this in both feet.  This does suggest that it could be coming  from nerve impingement in the back.  Otherwise there is still the possibility of nerve entrapment in both feet, such as tarsal tunnel another thing to consider is the shoe gear that you wear throughout the day.  Anything that causes pressure on a nerve will cause irritation to that nerve.

Question 3

my feet tingle in the evenings when i lay down and when i sleep. what could thus be? thank you.

Accepted Answer

Nerve issues: Depending on the type of job you have, or the type of shoes you were, you are placing pressure on your nerves in your foot.  Change shoe gear to see if you notice any improvement. See a podiatrist.

Question 4

could use your help docs! my feet tingle when i take a hot bath. normal?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps a nerve: Gets compressed when you sit in that position? Try sitting in the tub without the water on then you would know if it was positional. If its transient secondary to the hot water, that's simply the water is a litle too hot and i would not worry about it other than being careful not to burn yourself.

Question 5

my feet tingle while i sleep, and it wakes me up at night. its not an all over sensation it only happens in areas on my foot?

Accepted Answer

Change posture: Several possibilities.  You may be pressing on nerve tissue during your sleep positions.  Try to change  your sleep posture to see if it modifies the tingling.  Also try pillow under legs and be sure the sheet and blankets are not to tight and cramping your feet.  Also try socks at night to keep feet warm.  Do medical tests to rule out illness or problems.  See your doctor for a work up

Question 6

what is the sign when the bottom of my feet tingle. like needles poking at the bottom of my heels and sometimes in my toes but its not painful.?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy: A nerve or nerves are being irritated by something. Most common causes are long term diabetes , also tarsal tunnel syndrome. Talk to your doctor please.

Question 7

after walking in very hot weather in socks/sandals my feet tingle and get this vibration feeling . . i have p.o.t syndrome; is this from blood pooling?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: That is a difficult question but it is possible. Pots is a complicated syndrome. How wass this diagnosed in you and are you on any medications for it?

Question 8

feet tingle. not alll the time. radiates up left leg to knee.rub the bottom on my feet  i feel a prickly sensation on ball of foot and arch.

Accepted Answer

NERVE DAMAGE: It could be a sign of NEUROPATHY (nerve damage).
Recommend detail neurological evaluation.
It could be simple pressure related nerve damage of the sole vs diffuse peripheral Neuropathy due to various causes.  Most common causes for Neuropathy are Diabetes and Alcohol abuse.

Question 9

i have peripheral neuropathy on the soles of my feet, have been taking neurontin for 2 months, slight improvement, but feet tingle all the time, they don't seem to be getting much better. what should i do next?

Accepted Answer

Dosing: Return to your doctor and discuss this with the doctor.  Neurontin is working but not enough,  you may need a change in dose.  Good luck!

Question 10

i'm having a really bad pain in my left leg around the ankle calf and it feels like a really bad muscle cramp and won't go away and my feet tingle?

Accepted Answer

Ankle pain: Not enough info. Could be anything from gout to sprain or muscle tear. Needs exam and more info.

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My feet tingle and itch can you tell me why?

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Sometimes through out the day my feet tingle it usually happens when i'm walking what can it be?

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My feet tingle in the evenings when i lay down and when i sleep. what could thus be? thank you.

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Could use your help docs! my feet tingle when i take a hot bath. normal?

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My feet tingle while i sleep, and it wakes me up at night. its not an all over sensation it only happens in areas on my foot?

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What is the sign when the bottom of my feet tingle. like needles poking at the bottom of my heels and sometimes in my toes but its not painful.?

A member asked:

After walking in very hot weather in socks/sandals my feet tingle and get this vibration feeling . . i have p.o.t syndrome; is this from blood pooling?

A member asked:

Feet tingle. not alll the time. radiates up left leg to knee.rub the bottom on my feet i feel a prickly sensation on ball of foot and arch.

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I have peripheral neuropathy on the soles of my feet, have been taking neurontin for 2 months, slight improvement, but feet tingle all the time, they don't seem to be getting much better. what should i do next?

A member asked:

I'm having a really bad pain in my left leg around the ankle calf and it feels like a really bad muscle cramp and won't go away and my feet tingle?

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