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What Causes Numbness And Pain In The Toes?
I spent 7 hours out in the cold back in January of 2011. I had improper shoes and clothes on at the time. When I was found I was taken to a Hospital. So MY stay in the hospital was nearly 24 hours. My fingers and toes were still tingling when I left. But I think my diagnosis was minor frostbite or nearly frostbite. My personal Doctor said Thar I may lose one or more toenails. Which I did. In fact I lost my big toe nails a couple times within that first 8 to 10 months. I still have bad feelings Numb and often pain in my toes. My sugar readings have been less than 103 every time that I have been tested. So my question is am I To assume this is as better as it will ever get? There has been no progress in 6 years. Thank You. Rick Koslosky, Michigan
Mon, 22 Oct 2018
Hello,
There are a variety of reasons people could experience numbness or tingling feet and legs and fibromyalgia is one of these and commoner.
Other conditions include multiple sclerosis, diabetes, tarsal tunnel syndrome, peripheral artery disease, and having too much pressure on the nerves. Treatment can be started when the right cause is found.
In your case, the symptoms indicate that it could be neuropathy or fibromyalgia. I would suggest to do Doppler ultrasound and EMG for a start. Till that check your blood sugar and calcium levels since these causes may lead to numbness as well. Though occasional numbness can occur, persistent numbness and tingling can be an indication of a serious underlying medical problem.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon
There are a variety of reasons people could experience numbness or tingling feet and legs and fibromyalgia is one of these and commoner.
Other conditions include multiple sclerosis, diabetes, tarsal tunnel syndrome, peripheral artery disease, and having too much pressure on the nerves. Treatment can be started when the right cause is found.
In your case, the symptoms indicate that it could be neuropathy or fibromyalgia. I would suggest to do Doppler ultrasound and EMG for a start. Till that check your blood sugar and calcium levels since these causes may lead to numbness as well. Though occasional numbness can occur, persistent numbness and tingling can be an indication of a serious underlying medical problem.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon
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