Hi nuclearnet,

I agree with mrsD-sounds like the nerves are acting up in your foot. What stimulated them to act up is hard to say.

I have a somewhat similar situation in my left index finger. In 2001, I severely cut that finger (to the bone) with the slip of a paring knife. It severed the tendon (which was repaired but subsequently broke), leaving my finger tip no longer able to bend. More importantly, it severed the nerves in that finger, leaving it numb for a while, and slightly numb to this day.

It took a while for the finger to heal, during which of course it was painful. But afterwards, I have rarely felt or noticed any sensations in my finger. However, a couple of years ago (late 2012), a round of antibiotics produced the most painful sensations in that finger, to the point of becoming almost unbearable! Needless to say, I was shocked, as it had not hurt me for 11 years!

In my case, the levaquin was what brought on the painful sensations. Once I stopped taking it, the sensations ceased and my finger hasn't hurt again.

In your case, it's difficult to say what might be 'irritating' your nerves. Hopefully, it will a temporary sensation as well.

Take care, and welcome to NeuroTalk!

Bren