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What Causes Back Pain With Stenosis And Tingling In Toes?

Posted on Mon, 14 Dec 2015

Question: Hi Doc, I have been experiencing tingling in one or two toes and has moved to underneath toesin the pad, I have nerve damage from spinal stenosis in back on L3 and L4 from injury and sciatica, I have been worried it might be prediabetes instead of nerve damaged from back. What is your expert thought on this?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of nerve root compression

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
History of back pain with stenosis and tingling in toes may be manifestation of nerve compression. Which toes are affected?
In diabetes usually symptoms are symmetrical and involves both lower limb with initial symptoms in big toe and then foot.
You should get checked for diabetes also.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (48 minutes later)

Thank you so much for your time and consideration. My big toe has not been an issue, 2nd and 3rd one has. It has stayed in feet, but sometimes I get a hot firing feeling that last just seconds, I'm sure hoping it's from back injury, lol diabetes would scare me, but, I am going to have blood work done to make sure, You were helpful. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get evaluated for radiculopathy by a neurologist/neurosurgeon

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Possibility of nerve root compression with radiculopathy is more.
Get checked for blood sugar too.
May require nerve conduction testing if diabetes.
Regards
Dr Neeraj XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee