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A member asked:
I have had chronic back pain for years but this buzzing sensation is new. felels like a cell phone is vibrating in my toes!
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Sounds progressive: ...but we can't tell from your question if you're describing fasiculations, muscle spasms, a neuropathic process, atypical seizure activity, etc? Your concern however is certainly appropriate & deserves urgent evaluation before nerve damage occurs. Ask your primary care doctor for his/her opinion & referral.
Answered 5/9/2017
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Could be pinched ner: This could be a pinched nerve. You need to discuss this with your physician
Answered 5/8/2017
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