Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have a bad back and problems with pinched nerves as well as numbness on the left side of my toe. should i go see a doctor and take gabapentin?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Bad back: Start by seeing a doctor for thorough physical exam & workup.
Answered 10/24/2017
5.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Hello Doctor,the side of my toe feels numb and I think it might be due to my footwear.would it go away or must I see a doc?would massaging it help?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Woke up 3days ago with weak/numb left side from my toe to my ear slowly getting worse doc thinks migraine. Scan for possible MS in 2wks. Related?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can a pinched nerve in lower back cause numbness on left side of body from mid shoulder blade to toes?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
May have developed callus under big toe from walking too much in the wrong shoe which caused constant numbness for 2wks and counting. When to see the doctor again? How long is the healing time? Still numb?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I hurt my back n doctor gave me meds but notice my left big toe is gettin numb n turning white off n on! last abt 15-30mins could it be pitched nerve?
On gabapentin 300mg daily at bedtime for 2-3 months because of numb toes, prescribed by neurologist but lost insurance because of the pandemic. Tapering necessary when I want to stop on Sep or Oct for such low dose?
How hard is it to stop using gabapentin 300mg after using it for 2 months because of numb toes?
I have an addiction problem to 3 meds. 25mg Valium , 300mg neurontin, (gabapentin) 50mg trazodone. I have bad symptoms when i try to reduce any of them. Who would be the best doctor to see to help me?
Which type of doctor should I see? I have an inflammed nerve in my right hip/buttocks area for the last week. It started after a 5 mile run. It now is painfull all the time and twitching, and today I have numbness in my right foot for the first time.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
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.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
