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My big toe has been numb for a week from wearing heels?
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Nerve compression: There is a nerve that runs along the side of the big toe joint and can be compressed by a tight shoe or similar pressure. It's possible for the numbness to last a few weeks and it should resolve on its own however it is a good idea to have it seen by a physician.
Answered 2/19/2015
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See below: Stop wearing heels and allow the pressure to come off your feet.
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