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A 33-year-old female asked:

for 5 years i've had numbness in the three middle toes on both feet. it come&goes but is present most of the time. what is this? i wear proper shoes!

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Dr. Mark Aronson answered

Podiatry 30 years experience

Possible nerve issue: You may have a neuroma, which is an injured nerve between the toes. Also, lower back problems can sometimes cause numbness in both feet. Follow-up with a podiatrist or neurologist.

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