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Why do my toes go numb when i excersize? especially when i am biking.
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Several things: You may be putting pressure on the nerve. When you bike most of the pressure is on the toes and you may be irritating the nerve to the toes.
Answered 8/24/2012
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Likely a : Compression neuropathy, so you have to figure out which nerve being caused by the position your in....Neurologist should be able to help you out.
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Shoes: Tight shoes.Also bike seats can cause the foot to go numb.
Answered 8/25/2012
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