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I had surgery to remove a cyst on my toe. a nerve block was performed and they asked me to wiggle my toes after the surgery, but now i can't. paralysis/numbness knee-down is increasing instead of wearing off after 12 hrs. should i be concerned?

Q: i had surgery to remove a cyst on my toe. a nerve block was performed and they asked me to wiggle my toes after the surgery, but now i can't. paralysis/numbness knee-down is increasing instead of wearing off after 12 hrs. should i be concerned?

: Although injury to the nerve is uncommon, see the physician who performed the "nerve block" for an exam and diagnosis, with possible referral to a neurologist.

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Although injury to the nerve is uncommon, see the physician who performed the "nerve block" for an exam and diagnosis, with possible referral to a neurologist.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 8/16/2022

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A member asked:

I had surgery to remove a cyst on my toe. a nerve block was performed and they asked me to wiggle my toes after the surgery, but now i can't. paralysis/numbness knee-down is increasing instead of wearing off after 12 hrs. should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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