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Experiencing worsening sensitivity in my fingers and toes to touch, e.g. touching coarse materials makes me very uncomfortable. why?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Sensitivity: This is called hyperesthesia and an exam by a neurologist is indicated.

Dr Hettinger and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/26/2013

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Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

Neuropathy: You need to be checked by your doctor to see if you are developing some form of neuropathy.

Dr Horsley agreed

Answered 5/12/2013

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A member asked:

Experiencing worsening sensitivity in my fingers and toes to touch, e.g. touching coarse materials makes me very uncomfortable. why?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Dr Hettinger and another doctor agreed

Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

Dr Horsley agreed

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