one of my toes has been numb for almost a week now, getting concerned?

Question

My knees are giving me trouble so I've had to resort to using ellipticals. Now the problem is that my toes/foot get numb. Whats the issue?

Answer 1

Localized: This sounds like a pinched nerve in the foot itself rather than a serious neurological problem. However if numbness extends into a wider area of the foot or if weakness of the foot or leg develop, an examination by your physician or a neurologist would be recommended.

Answer 2

Can be neuropathy: This can be a sign of diabetic neuropathy - you should see your doctor and discuss - the best treatment and prevention is good control of your diabetes and protecting your feet from harm. Always wear shoes and look for any sign of injury to your toes or infection.

Answer 3

Nerve damage: High blood sugars can hurt the nerves and result in either numbness, pain, or both in tr feet (and later, the fingers). If your feet are numb, make sure you check your feet nightly to look for anything that can lead to infection (blisters, cuts, ulcers). Better blood sugar control can reduce further nerve damage (but not reverse the parts already damaged).

Answer 4

They can be: But they don't have to be and the problem can be reversible which many people are often not told. Controlling the blodd sugars is a good start but some nutritional supplements actually help reverse the effect and this can be followed by a small biopsy known as epidermal nerve fiber density testing. See a podiatrist.

Answer 5

Optimize your: Blood sugar. Consider certain vitamins like metanx which may actually reverse your condition. The extent of the neuropathy can be determined with an epidermal nerve fiber density test.

Answer 6

?tarsal tunnel?: Toe numbness could be associated with early signs of peripheral neuropathy such as diabetes or vitamin deficiencies, but could be due to nerve compression at the ankle, called tarsal tunnel syndrome. Sometimes, transient nerve compression, such as prolonged leg crossing may cause tingling which reverses. Decline in blood flow, in older folks could also be a culprit. Perhaps an exam could reassur.

Answer 7

Many possibilities: Numbness can occur from various reasons. Some potential causes include vitamin deficiency, nerve damage, nerve compression, and alcohol over consumption, side effects of different medications, or as a result of different systemic medical conditions such as diabetes. Get evaluated by a professional to determine the diagnosis. Treatment is based on the diagnosis.

Answer 8

Etnter an answer sum: After waking the muscles are often tight, and blood flow decreases. Stretch before getting out of bed, and massage your feet to stimulate increased blood supply.

Answer 9

See a doctor: It could be one of several things including blood circulation problems.

Answer 10

A couple of things: It might be due to your sleep and mattress- low back issues can refer pain into the feet, or might indicate a local foot issue. See a doctor to help get this resolved.

Answer 11

2 things: The top tip and side of big toe get numb from pressure on the nerve at the MPJ (Bunion). Legs getting heavy is unrelated, not sure why this occurred, if happens again see your MD

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