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A member asked:

I went out on saturday night wearing high heels, my second and third toes on both feet have been numb now for three days ?

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Neuropraxia.: Fret not. It sounds as though you have caused a common digital nerve supplying the toes to become compromised. It may take a week or two for full recovery. Give rest a chance and avoid those shoes unless you want to compile your injury.

Answered 6/28/2018

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