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Sensation for past week that there's a hair/ thin string wrapped around my toe, but there's nothing there! intense upper body pain as well. why? thnx

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Dr. Corinne Kauderer answered

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Neuropathy: Nerve pain of the motor neurons can cause these weird sensations. You will need to have a NCV test of both the lower and upper extremities. Seek out a neurologist who can perform the test. You may want to explore Vitamin therapy for the nerve pain.

Answered 10/31/2018

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A member asked:

Sensation for past week that there's a hair/ thin string wrapped around my toe, but there's nothing there! intense upper body pain as well. why? thnx

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Corinne Kauderer answered

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