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I've got electric shock like pain at the bottom of my foot whenever i walk?whty?

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PINCHED NERVE.: If with and without shoes most likely cause. If only with shoes get wider size. Test kike an EMG and ncv can be very helpful if directed by pcp or neurologist.

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Answered 6/10/2014

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