Comments on: Leg Numbness, Tingling Feet and Toes

By: Frank Barreto

Frank Barreto — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 16:51:00 +0000

Hi,
My name is Frank. About 3 years ago I had an injury to my right foot, a side frame from a bed that I was attempting to lift fell on my foot. My foot was black and blue for a few weeks and then it went away. I didn’t have any pain after that so I didn’t think about it. About a year ago I started to notice that my right foot, especially my three middle toes were getting numb all of the time. I went to a doctor but he couldn’t find anything wrong with my foot. Now, the situation has gotten worse, it hurts when I walk , the bottom of my feet feel like i’m stepping on marbles when I walk. I don’t know what I have, but I do know that I’m not diabetic. So, what to do? I figure I should try a specialist, a foot doctor and see what they have to say before it gets to the point where I can’t walk at all. I’m 65 years old and it’s frustrating when you can’t get a straight answer from someone. I tried going to emergency and was told that they couldn’t do anything for me, you believe that? It’s very frustrating, I need my feet to get around. Some feedback would be appreciated. Thank you!

By: HealthHype

HealthHype — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 21:47:00 +0000

Hi Ashley. Crossing your legs for long hours on a daily basis as well as a host of other positions and activities can cause nerve compression. However, this may not fully explain the symptoms that you are experiencing. There may be more to it like compression of the nerve root from the spine or various other conditions. The compression by crossing your legs cannot explain this inability to move your toes entirely. You should speak to your family doctor and get a referral to a neurologist for further investigation.

By: HealthHype

HealthHype — Tue, 24 May 2016 00:55:00 +0000

In reply to krparkerone. Hi Krparkerone. These symptoms could be due to strain when walking but there is also the possibility of conditions like peripheral artery disease. In this condition the flow of blood is limited due to a narrowing in the artery and with increased physical activity like walking the blood flow is insufficient for the increased demands. Another possibility is that there may be compression of the nerve to the leg and walking worsens it. As you can see there are several possibilities and you shoudl follow up with your doctor. Further tests may be needed before a diagnosis can be reached.

By: krparkerone

krparkerone — Sun, 15 May 2016 18:40:00 +0000

I am 43 yrs old and have a few extra lbs on me (maybe more like 15-20 extra lbs) and in my effort to be more active over the years, I’ve found that as much as I love to walk (closer to speed walking), I can’t go beyond 1.5-2 miles without my toes on my right foot going numb, tingling & hurting really bad. All but my big toe, actually. It’s so disappointing because if I didn’t have this problem, I would walk more often, further distances. The pain gets to be almost unbearable & I have to stop until it subsides enough to continue on to get back home or to my car. I never damaged my leg or foot that I know of. I’ve tried all kinds of walking shoes, different or no socks, barefoot as well as different methods of walking. I tried focusing on heel first, toe first – you name it. I’ve literally taught myself to walk again in a few different ways. Nothing really helps. Anyone else experience anything similar?

By: Brad

Brad — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 02:31:00 +0000

Hey im 25, When i was 18 i got punched in the back which instantly gave me pins and needles in my legs and feet. I had weakness as well. I went to the doctors but everything seemed fine to them i was able to show full movement without pain however i constantly continued complaining of the tingles. I regained Strength on my own and have pretty much lived with the tingles since. The other day however since doing exercises iv got the tingles in my calves and it is beginning to p me off knowing its always there. Iv had scans however i keep getting the all clear. What do i need to do in order to get something done. Its always there im guessing its a pinched nerve but what next do i do. Just cope with it forever like i have been or is there something that can be done. Its annoying always been knocked back and it makes me feel like im just a hypochondriac.

By: vc

vc — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 20:56:00 +0000

In reply to vc. I feel better now, but now I got stuck with back pain ?

By: HealthHype

HealthHype — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 23:17:00 +0000

In reply to Marcelo Ramos. Hi Marcelo. Your symptoms could very well be related to your job and the long hours of sitting. As you have correctly pointed out there may be an underlying spinal problem but it is difficult to say for sure without the necessary investigations. It is also possible that your current symptoms may not be related to the incident in 2010. It would be advisable that you get a second opinion from another doctor. You may also need to consult with a neurologist as there are many other conditions that could account for these symptoms and may not be related to occupational strain or obvious spinal conditions like nerve root compression (pinched nerve).

By: Marcelo Ramos

Marcelo Ramos — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 09:07:00 +0000

In 2010 I experienced a lower back spasm which kept me from working for 2 weeks. I work in an office environment which means I have to spend long hours sitting. Since this initial episode I have always experienced varying amounts of lower back pain but I have been able to manage this most of the time.

Earlier this year I changed jobs, which meant going through setting up my workstation all over again. The adjustments I made meant I was able to find a position where my back pay finally went away. However, around the same time (about 3 months ago) I started noticing some prickling on my left shoulder. Sometimes this would radiate to the right one but not often.

Then, early November, I began to feel a very strong tingling sensation on both my legs. At the time this meant I could not sit for more than a couple of minutes as it would become too uncomfortable beyond that. However, there has been no pain or weakness associated with this. I am very active and cycle 20km or more per day. I have had no impact to my lifestyle other than the inability to sit for long periods, and the annoyance of tingling limbs for no apparent good reason.

I have seen my practitioner and a physio, and none of them have been willing to request some imaging of my back to be done, which is quite frustrating. I am fairly sure I am experiencing this due to a spinal problem, but I find it rather strange that there is almost no pain associated with the tingling. Is this unheard of?

By: Chris Stanley

Chris Stanley — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 13:46:00 +0000

In reply to HELP IT GO AWAY. Please learn to turn off your caps lock when you type things

By: Roseann Granger

Roseann Granger — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 09:17:00 +0000

I have been experiencing some numbness in the ball of my foot; along with the sensation of having a bunched up sock at the base of the toes when walking. This morning I awake to find that the outer toes and the ball of that foot are semi numb. I am 56 and 5 foot 6 inches weight about 200. I know I am considerably overweight, and am trying to work on this. I have also been placing more stress on this foot; as the other side has Achilles tendonitis that has come around to the outer side of the ankle as well and is extremely painful. My gait is off with limping; and I am experiencing pain in the opposite hip and lower back (the weight bearing side). This is progressively getting worse, and I have been to my family dr. He didn’t even touch my ankle… but said that tendonitis takes a long time to heal.