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I have numbness under my left foot, and in my right toe. i have 0 sensation. i have lower back pain too every day and had a baby 6 months ago. could this be sciatica or something more serious to do with my spine?

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Potential causes: There may be different causes: foot could be peripheral nerve, such as tarsal tunnel syndrome, but low back pain may be due to discogenic or lumbar stenosis mechanisms. Best approach involves imaging and EMG testing. Talk with your doctor and proceed to pin down.

Answered 1/11/2021

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