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I ruptured disc l4-l5 & had surgery in december. my big toe & on the side of my big toe hurts so bad. is this from the nerve endings?

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Let me explain: L5 nerve impingement (at the L4 – L5 level) from a herniated disc can cause weakness in extending the big toe and potentially in the ankle (foot drop). Numbness and pain can be felt on top of the foot, and the pain may also radiate into the buttock.

Answered 1/15/2015

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Probably: The foot is innervated by the lumbar nerves with zones for L4 starting on the.

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