Hi all,
I hope someone can lead me to the right answer.
I wore a new pair of heels a month ago. The straps that went across the top of my foot were tight. I was out dancing. The next day, I noticed that if I touched the top of my foot, I could feel a sensation run down to my toes.
Now my middle and 4th toes are numb. I thought it would go away but it didn't. I don't want to waste time and money running around to different MD's. I wonder if anyone knows if this will go away in time, or do I need to see a special MD, or do some treatment myself? When your feet hurt or bother you, your whole body is seems to react!
Any input is appreciated!
Lori

Hello, Lori and welcome to NeuroTalk.

Unfortunately, you probably need to see your doctor. Good luck and I hope your toes become un-numb soon.

Hello Lori and another welcome to NeuroTalk here. I'm not really sure how to respond, but I think Snoopy is right in that a visit to the Dr might be in order. Wish I could be more helpful, but those heels sound like the culprit.... take care...

This sounds as if you have a neuropathy due to compressive nerve damage.

If it was just due to the shoes, it may resolve in time--unfortunately, nerve healing takes a lot longer than nerve-damaging.

On the other hand, it may just be the first sign of a more systemic problem. Those who get neuropathy often notice it in their extremities first--these are the nerves farthest from the body core, the ones hardest to get nutrients/oxygen to and waste products out of, and if something is going on that is damaging nerves body-wide, the feet and toes are often where symptoms are first noticec.

You should come on over to the peripheral neuropathy board and take a look at some of the Useful Websites:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread177.html

Lots of info here, protocols for testing, etc. I would think at the least you would need to have the beginnings of a work-up done by a neurologist.

Hello and welcome to Neurotalk, if you need anything just ask - I will try and help you if I can
Thanks and i'm looking forward to seeing you around the forum soon
Alison

Hi Lori and

I'm sorry to hear of you foot pain... you may want to see an Podiatrist (foot doctor) to find out if what might be wrong.


Please feel free to roam around and join in anywhere....

Hope to see you around the boards!!!

Abbie