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A 54-year-old female asked:

I am experiencing big toe numbness and a burning sensation on the top of my foot where it meets the ankle, when i towel dry my legs to my feet. should i see someone? this has been going on for 2-3 months. i try to stretch my ankle every day.

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan
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Pinched L5 : Pinched L5 spinal nerve because of herniated lumbar disk or from an arthritis of the lumbar spine may be root of your symptoms. Please see an orthopedic surgeon or neurosurgeon or a neurologist to evaluate your condition.
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