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My toes keep going numb what could be causing that?

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Multiple possibiliti: Blood flow could be a cause as well and a nerve issues. Nerves from the back and lower extremities can do this and, even a low vitamin d level can cause numbness in some people. Seeing a doctor about this would be good.

Answered 8/22/2018

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Neuroma: If the numbness is between the toes (typically between the 3rd and 4th), this could be a morton's neuroma. The nerve becomes enlarged and scarred, causing burning, shooting pain, numbness, or pins and needles. It could also be a result of the exercise shoe laces being too tight.

Answered 11/17/2018

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Neuropathy: Numbness of the toes is called peripheral neuropathy and can be caused by many things including diabetes, certain medication, vitamin deficiency, trauma and alcohol. I would see my primary care doctor and get my blood draw to rule out diabetes and then see a podiatrist.

Answered 3/14/2017

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Dr. Henry Tseng answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Numb toes: Numbness in toes can be from neuromas or poor circulation to the toes. The nerve problem can also be from your lower back or even a nerve impingement in your ankle called tarsal tunnel syndrome or sinus tarsi syndrome. Take some vitamin b complex. Wear wider more comfortable shoes with orthotics. See your podiatrist. There are pills that can be taken such as Lyrica (pregabalin) or Neurontin for numbness.

Answered 3/14/2017

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

I agree with....: Dr. Tseng's answer. There are also a number of "medical food" supplements that can be tried too, like metanx, neuremedy and neurvasia that will have much fewer (if any) side effects compared the other medications already listed.

Answered 4/30/2017

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