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I wore wellington boots for a couple of hours that felt very tight, my big toe on both feet have been numb since, for about a week, what's the cause?
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Tarsal tunnel syndro: Most folks are familiar with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome that can cause symptoms in the thumb and 2 fingers closest to thumb. Tarsal tunnel syndrome is the corresponding problem in toes of foot and is caused by compression of the nerve to big toe. Your problem should resolve before 3 weeks. Wellington are good boots? maybe not for you
Answered 9/10/2015
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