Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I keep getting the sensation of needle pricks and numbness on the soles of my feet..pinched nerve?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Maybe: There are a few things to consider initially. A "pinched nerve" is one. Neuropathy from things like diabetes (or pre-diabetes), alcohol & a few other conditions could be an issue. You might have a foot problem such as a morton's neuroma or plantar fasciitis (which is often painful). This is a partial list; a good history, exam & possibly some testing could narrow things down & give some direction.
Answered 12/18/2015
5.9k views
Yes: It sounds like you have peripheral neuropathy. There are many underlying causes of peripheral neuropathy. Your first step should be to see a neurologist or a podiatrist to identify the cause of your neuropathy.
Answered 2/17/2019
5.9k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have a tight numb feeling right toe and pins and needles in my big toe and a little bit in my left foot right when i get up and walk a few steps.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Constant numbness of the front part of the sole. Feel like sticking needles into the skin of the bottom of feet. What is this and what should I do?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have pain in my right calf as well as numbness and slight weakness when the calf foot or ankle is touched i feel pins and needles like it s been asl?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have been experiencing foot numbness for the past couple of weeks; not pins and needles but a numbness and my foot near my toes feels "fat". What could be the cause?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Lower back twinges and numbness right leg and pins and needles in right foot toes .
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
My right foot and occasionally the fingers in my right hand get semi-numb (pins and needles) when I lay down at night. Circulation or nerve injury?
Last 7 days I have had a numbness, burning sensation in my right arm and foot. Also pins & needles. Had it before and went away after a little physio
I have had a numbness, pins/needles sensation on the top of my right foot for 3 days now. 7 years ago, I tore a tendon in my ankle. Could this be why?
I am experiencing foot numbness and pins and needles 5 weeks after puncture wound injury to ball of foot. Is this normal?
Sensation like pins and needle but not numb, with popping sensation on the top of big toe when i walk and it shoots to top of foot a little, no pain?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
