U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
A 44-year-old member asked:

What could cause the toes in my left foot always go numb ("fall asleep") when i run on my elliptical?

3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. James Lunsford
Dr. James Lunsfordanswered
Podiatry 45 years experience
Pathology or shoes: Numbness during or immediately after activity could be either a poor shoe fit or sizing vs nerve pathology, pinch or neuroma...Start with a really good sport store for sizing and shoe recommendations...If proper fit is established then a neuroma, benign nerve tumor may exist.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Thank
Dr. Jeffrey Kass
Dr. Jeffrey Bassman
Dr. Jeffrey Kass and another doctor agree2 doctors agree
Dr. Jeffrey Kass
Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 30 years experience
Improper: Fitting shoe, would be one. Nerve compression would be another. This could be happening at a local or more proximal level. Try examining the shoes first, try a different pair. If no improvement - see a doctor.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Thank
Dr. Arnold Beresh
Dr. Jeffrey Bassman
Dr. Randy Lisch
Dr. Arnold Beresh and 2 doctors agree3 doctors agree
Dr. Jeffrey Bassman
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
See dr.: Actually, there can be a problem with the back (potential herniated disk) that can pinch a nerve and affect the big toe. I know because i had what is called foot drop, which was brought on by a herniated disk in my back- l3-l4. Hopefully not your problem, but consider and get checked. Duration is important! could be your shoes, gait or shape of your foot.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
4.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Thank

Related questions

A 18-year-old male asked:
My big toe on my left foot has been asleep/numb for 40 hours?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
A 26-year-old female asked:
Pain in pelvic area to my hip to my toes and numbness and itchy pain in arch of foot also tingles and fall asleep.Could this be Neuropathy or Sciatica?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 26-year-old female asked:
I have tingling/numbness in my throat. Feels like when your hand/foot falls asleep and then is waking up. What could cause this?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 28-year-old female asked:
Left foot falls asleep / goes numb about 2.5 miles into runs. Have loosened shoe laces, still happens. Lasts for two miles. How to prevent?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A female asked:
I fell asleep sitting Indian style for along time yesterday and my left leg went numb and my foot has been asleep ever since. I can't get my foot to w?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Last updated Aug 23, 2016

Found in:

Running›Numbness or tingling

People also asked

Every time I cross my left leg, like MEN sit not women,left foot ends up across right leg. Its less then 5 minutes and my leg goes numb/falls asleep. Could a periunium cyst cause this? I know its OBVIOUSLY more then just a nerve problem?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
When i wear running sneakers or high vamped shoes my feet fall asleep. My shoes are not too tight but my entire foot falls asleep. What causes this.
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
I have numbness and tingling in my left upper arm to the point that it feels like when my foot goes asleep, but worse. I lose all movement. It causes pain in my back and my neck, or maybe its all related. any ideas?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Tingling on left hand sensation on fingers i feel like when your fall asleep on your hand but it doesn't go away. That sensation is going down my left foot. And almost feel a sensation of numbness on my lips.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
The top of my foot, shin and sometimes thigh goes numb when I lay on my back while sleeping. Mattress is neither hard nor soft. Sometimes it's the left, sometimes the right leg. Numbness goes away when I move my leg. What could be the cause of this?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $19/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.