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Are slightly numb big toes *always* a sign of neuropathy?
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<blockquote data-quote="Spiral" data-source="post: 294738" data-attributes="member: 19371"><p><strong>Re: Are slightly numb big toes *always* a sign of neuropathy</strong></p><p></p><p>I have tarsal tunnel syndrome, the foot equivalent of carpal tunnel syndrome. I have some loss of sensation on certain parts of my foot as a result, but not on the top of my toes. It has been far worse on my right foot, I injured the ball of my foot in a car accident about 5 years ago and have recently had an operation to recify the damage. </p><p></p><p>At around the time I was diagnosed I think I had some neuropathy in my toes, but getting my blood glucose down and losing a large amount of weight helped this considerably. I think the remaining sensation problem is probably the tarsal tunnel syndrome.</p><p></p><p>My foot problems are made worse by being flat footed and by the "over pronation". I have orthotics and this includes an arch support - this has helped a lot. I wish I knew what I know now, about the importance of dealing with being flat footed, when I was in my 20s <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> If your feet are not right, it will affect everything else above. My back problems are related to my gait.</p><p></p><p>If you are having problems with your feet, see a podiatrist rather than a doctor. My experience is that doctors don't refer on promptly and don't seem to understand the potentially serious nature of foot problems. </p><p></p><p>The other thing you should do is wear properly fitted and supportive shoes with a decent amount of cushioning on the sole. The podiatrist can advise you about shoes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Spiral, post: 294738, member: 19371"] [b]Re: Are slightly numb big toes *always* a sign of neuropathy[/b] I have tarsal tunnel syndrome, the foot equivalent of carpal tunnel syndrome. I have some loss of sensation on certain parts of my foot as a result, but not on the top of my toes. It has been far worse on my right foot, I injured the ball of my foot in a car accident about 5 years ago and have recently had an operation to recify the damage. At around the time I was diagnosed I think I had some neuropathy in my toes, but getting my blood glucose down and losing a large amount of weight helped this considerably. I think the remaining sensation problem is probably the tarsal tunnel syndrome. My foot problems are made worse by being flat footed and by the "over pronation". I have orthotics and this includes an arch support - this has helped a lot. I wish I knew what I know now, about the importance of dealing with being flat footed, when I was in my 20s :( If your feet are not right, it will affect everything else above. My back problems are related to my gait. If you are having problems with your feet, see a podiatrist rather than a doctor. My experience is that doctors don't refer on promptly and don't seem to understand the potentially serious nature of foot problems. The other thing you should do is wear properly fitted and supportive shoes with a decent amount of cushioning on the sole. The podiatrist can advise you about shoes. [/QUOTE]
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