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Anyone heard of nerve pain shooting up into the thigh from the foot? triggered by either touching certain parts of the foot, putting on a sock etc
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Yes: There are several causes including neuromas. Check with your primary care doctor or a podiatrist for help.
Answered 11/30/2014
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Wrong direction: nerves go out from the spine The pain is along that path. Going from back outward down inner thigh, or most commonly down buttock, back of leg foot (sciatica) is a very very common pattern. So, basically, YES.
Answered 11/30/2014
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