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Every time i go 4 a walk as exercise my toes go numb what would cause this ? shoes are not the problem
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Foot vs. back: Enlarged nerves in between the metatarsal bones (morton's neuroma)can cause the type of symptoms u r experiencing. Radiculopathy from either central disc or spinal stenosis can cause it as well. Get evaluated by a neurologist or and orthopedic surgeon is a good start see.
Answered 3/21/2017
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