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I recently started to exercise and i realized that i have tingling from my ankle down. why could this be? is it bad? i use the biggest loser game

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Nerve compression: Maybe compressed at the level of the ankle or more proximally, even as high as your back. See a doctor to help find the etiology.

Answered 5/21/2013

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Tingling: Tingling is usually a sign of nerve involvement and and suggest you get nerve conduction study to find the cause.

Answered 5/17/2014

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Nerve irritation: Usually "electric shock" or tingling type pains have a component of nerve irritation involved.

Answered 12/10/2013

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