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My toes are numb and sore, finding it hard to walk. emg shows damaged nerves from back. injection and pysio no help. what else to do? have surgery?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

The symptoms: you describe may not be due to nerve compression at the level of your spine rather may be a PODIATRIC (FOOT!!!!) problem!!! This may be something as simple as your SHOES!!) Suggest strongly that you consult a PODIATRIST (Foot Specialist) Just a thought Hope it's helpful! Dr Z

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Answered 3/19/2018

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A member asked:

My toes are numb and sore, finding it hard to walk. emg shows damaged nerves from back. injection and pysio no help. what else to do? have surgery?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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