
What Does Tingling In The Bottom Of Feet Indicate?

Could be peripheral neuropathy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your current symptoms and past medical history.
The symptoms of tingling of feet are suggestive of a condition called as peripheral neuropathy, where the nerves in the skin get affected.
The usual causes include diabetes, vitamin B12 deficiency, etc.
An evaluation by a neurologist should be followed up with nerve conduction studies to confirm the diagnosis.
Medications such as pregabalin or gabapentin capsules would help relieve your symptoms.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
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I had EMG test which showed abnormalities in L4, L5, S1 but a surgery gone bad has put focus on my sacrum pain (mesh attached to sacrum - did not have end to end connection of colon; dr cut hole in side of rectum and connected this way; prolapse returned, but, this is not your area.
I'm confused why my Provider made light of the tingling as if it is an impossibility.
Thank you so much.
Difficult to understand the doctor's reasoning.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
It is difficult to understand why the doctor took it lightly and did not give importance to your symptoms.
I can understand the discomfort on account of unsuccessful surgeries.
As a doctor, I feel, listening to patients help us in providing answers to their symptoms and help them get better.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)


I agree with you.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
I agree with your thoughts.
Yes, it is the abnormality in the nerves in the feet, which are causing your symptoms.
SPECT would help.
If needed, a nerve conduction studies should be repeated, focusing on the sural, peroneal and tibial nerve conduction studies.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

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