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A member asked:

Hello, ive been wearing steel toes boots that are a bit too small and have caused some numbness in my big toe. should i expect the sensation to come back if i discontinue use ?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Yes

Dr Trantalis, DPM agreed

Answered 12/17/2022

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