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How could a herniated disc affect my foot?

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Neuropathy: Can cause feeling of numbness or shooting, burning pain.

Dr Kass and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/14/2016

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Pinched nerve: The nerves to your feet come out of your low back. If you have a herniated disc, it can put pressure on the nerve to the foot causing symptoms.

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Answered 8/6/2018

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Pain: Numbness , weakness, drop foot are some symptoms.

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Answered 8/26/2012

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