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Suggestion For Numbness And Swollen Toes

toes are swollen = no swelling in rest of foot - very little pain but numbness - started in one toe on left foot but now almost all toes are swollen.

I am a healthy, active 86 year old female and take only one medication which I have taken for years.
Tue, 5 Aug 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Only edema related to all toes, could be block in specific venous drainage.
2. Look for change in color.
3. Presence of pain indicates inflammation.
4. Numbness indicates neuropathy. Possible peripheral neuropathy presentation.

Take Vit B12 capsules and elevate limb in lying down position. It will reduce edema. You should get well in 15 days.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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Suggestion For Numbness And Swollen Toes

Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows: 1. Only edema related to all toes, could be block in specific venous drainage. 2. Look for change in color. 3. Presence of pain indicates inflammation. 4. Numbness indicates neuropathy. Possible peripheral neuropathy presentation. Take Vit B12 capsules and elevate limb in lying down position. It will reduce edema. You should get well in 15 days. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.