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At random times during the day and at random intervals two of the toes on my left foot will go numb (the two directly to the right of the smallest toe). It almost feels like something is tied around the base of them, almost like a sock with a hole in it and you slip a toe through it by accident. It has really never concerned me very much but I wonder if it's something that requires an appointment with a doctor. I've never had any back problems or neck problems/injuries. I almost think maybe its just nerve damage. but please, any solutions or diagnosis would be greatly appreciated.

2007-02-06 14:08:48 · 9 answers · asked by deadetern1ty 2 in Health General Health Care Other - General Health Care

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I understand that problem completely...

I had back surgery 5 years ago and I am still having trouble with my sciatic nerve...

The sciatic nerve is the biggest main nerve that runs down your leg from your hip and into your toes...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sciatic_nerve


I have several toes numb and tingly all the time, as it is constant for me, and not on and off like you say...

The spinal bones pinched my sciatic nerve and it was crushed beyond repair...

I take pain pills every 6 hours for the recurring pain...

I also have diabetes and high blood pressure and I believe that has an effect as well...

I tried therapy with a doctor and all kinds of exercises and I have had injections to relieve pain in the nerves and also shots to remove built up scar tissue from my surgery...

I have laid on moist heat packs and cold packs, I had my doctor help me move my legs and do all kinds of movements to relieve pain...

So far nothing but prescription pain pills helps me...

I cannot walk or stand for very long, and I cannot go with out socks and slippers on my feet because my numb toes are very sensitive to touch...

It is the same feeling as when you go to a dentist and get a shot to numb your mouth...

I would recommend you telling your doctor if you have one, and find one that your insurance will cover the main cost of and go get some xrays...

It may be something you can get fixed or it may last for years...
You will need something done either way...

2007-02-06 15:07:13 · answer #1 · answered by aspenkdp2003 7 · 3 0

many conditions can cause numbness in the toes. one is poor circulation to the legs. i would check both pulses in my feet to see if both are strong, another is a compressed nerve, but would be more likely to be on one side not both. another is diabetes, especially in the more advanced stages. another could be a compressed nerve higher in the leg, but going to the toes. then there is micro vessel disease where the small vessels are stopped up and there is less blood supplied. with large vessel blockage, you should also have other symptoms besides just the toe numbness. yet, if you have not had a cardiac work up, there may be some blockages you are unaware of. I was only 39 when they found my first blockage. There are just to many things to mention them all. i would suggest talking with a Dr about this.

2016-03-12 21:33:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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At random times during the day and at random intervals two of the toes on my left foot will go numb (the two directly to the right of the smallest toe). It almost feels like something is tied around the base of them, almost like a sock with a hole in it and you slip a toe through it by accident. It...

2015-08-26 07:39:11 · answer #3 · answered by Yoshiko 1 · 0 0

Since you haven't done anything to injure yourself, I doubt that you have nerve damage. I would suggest that you see a Doctor of Chiropractic. You may have something as simple as a subluxation (misalignment of your spine). Also, a Chiropractor will treat your extremities. In the office I work in, the doctor adjusts hands, feet, knees etc. all the time!

Or, think simple. Did you just buy a new pair of shoes? Are your shoes the proper size for you? Our feet do grow, even as adults, and we need to adjust shoe size from time to time.

Good luck.

2007-02-06 14:18:07 · answer #4 · answered by moosviews4u 3 · 1 0

Any constant or recurring abnormal sensation such as you describe merits a medical professional's attention. Hie thee to thy physician soonest.

2007-02-06 14:14:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

It might be Raynaud's Syndrome. Go check it out with a doctor.

2007-02-06 14:12:20 · answer #6 · answered by jemma07 2 · 1 0

go to a doctor or soak your feet in hot hot water and wear thick socks

2007-02-06 14:12:43 · answer #7 · answered by ACE 3 · 1 0

are you a canidate for diabeties?

do you sit around for long periods of time?

maybe you should just wiggle your toes more.

2007-02-06 14:13:06 · answer #8 · answered by rishathra7 6 · 1 0

possibly a pinched nerve or your sciatic nerve.

2007-02-06 14:12:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

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