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A member asked:

From my knees to my toes go numb/sleep all the time. standing, sitting, barefoot or not. any idea what could be the cause? it hurts.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Neuropathy: Confirm neuropathy with your doctor --then get testing for different causes.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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Radiculopathy: It sounds like a nerve is compressed either in your spine or more peripherally. Imaging and an md evaluation can figure this out.

Answered 4/23/2012

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