Uh oh... both my feet have gone numb

***Nox*** · 10-05-2006, 04:48 PM

I know this is a forum, not a doctor's office. But this is a fairly annoying problem I've had for the past day or so. I knew I always had poorer circulation than other people, as I always the first to get cold, or get numb fingers and toes in the winter.

But... yesterday late morning, I found that my right foot was kind of numb on the outter edges of my feet, and the fourth and fifth toes.

Today, the rest of my right foot is numb, and now, my left foot is beginning to feel the same effects.

Anybody else have this problem? Did it ever go away? Any medical doctors (and those to be) have any inputs on this? Thanks!

***empericalbeauty*** · 10-05-2006, 05:20 PM

I think you should see a doctor right away before it turns into somthing serious.

***Aquilah*** · 10-05-2006, 05:24 PM

Is this only happening at certain times, like when you're sitting or standing? I know if I sit for too long sometimes my feet feel like they're going numb. If you have bad circulation, I reckon that isn't helping either. I'd definitely check with your physician about it in case it's something that needs medical attention.

***Nox*** · 10-05-2006, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquilah

Is this only happening at certain times, like when you're sitting or standing? I know if I sit for too long sometimes my feet feel like they're going numb. If you have bad circulation, I reckon that isn't helping either. I'd definitely check with your physician about it in case it's something that needs medical attention.

This is both sitting and standing (sitting is worse). Sometimes, I bang them against the floor and it does alleviate the numbness a little for just a few seconds.

***Aquilah*** · 10-05-2006, 06:22 PM

Sounds like a circulation problem to me, but I'm not in the medical field in that sense to "diagnosis" that specifically. The best thing to do, IMHO as it's happened to me before, is to attempt at keeping my feet moving by tapping them on the floor. Or switch positions every 30 mins. maybe (if you're sitting, stand and vice versa). I'm not sure if that'll 100% help, but it's helped me before. Maybe Thais will have better info on this for you, especially since she's our Resident MuT Physician!

***dentaldee*** · 10-05-2006, 06:31 PM

have you been wearing clog type shoes alot lately?? I had clog type shoes that I wore at work and I found my toes got numb........it went away about 2-3 months after stopping wearing them............my Dad's feet went numb too and low and behold he had be wearing clog (open back) shoes too.........so he stopped wearing them and it went away for him too.
if you have been wearing clogs........stop them and see if it goes away...........if not I'd go see a Dr..........btw, are you diabetic??

***Nox*** · 10-05-2006, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dentaldee

btw, are you diabetic??

^ No, I'm not (that I know of).

But Dee, does this include laying off the sandles too? I don't have clogs, but I am a heavy sandal wearer since I'm in SoCal. I have alot of thong-type sandles. Do you think I should just stick to enclosed shoes?

Aquilah, I have been trying the shifting of positions and so far, nothing seems to work very well yet except for elevating my feet. It helps a tiny bit when they are raised, and when I am reclining or more horizontal, it improves alot also.

angel_eyes4evah · 10-05-2006, 11:37 PM

omg!! Go to the doctor! This could be serious. Strange things like this are often forwarnings of heart attacks ect., I'm sure its not THAT serious, but its better to be safe then be sorry. Best of luck

10-06-2006, 04:50 AM

I agree w/ going to the doc.
Good luck.

echanting · 10-06-2006, 05:28 AM

it's your circulation
you should go to the doctor my dad has the same problem and it's worse when he sits long

***Teresamachado*** · 10-06-2006, 05:33 AM

Hey hon are you feeling better today?

***Saja*** · 10-06-2006, 06:59 AM

My arm use to do that . I have a pinched nerve. It took a while to go away, but it hasnt come back since.

***dentaldee*** · 10-06-2006, 08:39 AM

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But Dee, does this include laying off the sandals too? I don't have clogs, but I am a heavy sandal wearer since I'm in SoCal. I have alot of thong-type sandles. Do you think I should just stick to enclosed shoes?

it very well could be contributing to the problem??!! I think it stems from the action of your toes doing alot of gripping, I'd try closed toe shoe for a while. It's worth a try and if you go to the Dr. too you could rule the shoe problem out yourself in the mean time...........b/c the Dr. my not find a root cause, so trying things on your own is an idea!!

***Nox*** · 10-06-2006, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Teresamachado

Hey hon are you feeling better today?

No Teresa, it's actually worsened.

I tried doing alot of walking today to see if it would help, I even wore leg warmers like opened toed socks, and it still didn't help.

I thought of the pinched nerve thing immediately, but then it doesn't really make too much sense in my case. It's in both my feet and the numbing initally occurred at independent times.

I am going to book an appointment asap as I don't know what this symptom could be forecasting. Meanwhile, I am going to try and figure out how to alleviate this.

***Princess6828*** · 10-06-2006, 02:31 PM

I would definitley get to your doctor ASAP! That could be a number of things ranging from not a big deal to something more serious. Please make an appointment as soon as possible hun

***Nox*** · 10-06-2006, 03:04 PM

Okay everyone! I've got an appointment set with a specialist on Wednesday morning (Oct 11). Gosh, I really hope it's not that serious.

***mintesa*** · 10-06-2006, 03:18 PM

Good luck on your appointment, I hope everything will be fine, Keep us updated.

***Thais*** · 10-06-2006, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NoxiousByProxy

I know this is a forum, not a doctor's office. But this is a fairly annoying problem I've had for the past day or so. I knew I always had poorer circulation than other people, as I always the first to get cold, or get numb fingers and toes in the winter.

But... yesterday late morning, I found that my right foot was kind of numb on the outter edges of my feet, and the fourth and fifth toes.

Today, the rest of my right foot is numb, and now, my left foot is beginning to feel the same effects.

Anybody else have this problem? Did it ever go away? Any medical doctors (and those to be) have any inputs on this? Thanks!

Are your feet pale? Do your fingers or toes turn different colors when it is cold?

I don't mean to be rude, but I strongly believe that you should be evaluated medically rather than obtaining counseling at a makeup forum.

Numbness of the feet can be a lot of things, including more serious things like poor arterial circulation, Raynaud's phenomenon, and neuropathy; and since none of us can tell you what you have or what to do, seeing a doctor is your very best bet!

***Nox*** · 10-07-2006, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Thais

I don't mean to be rude, but I strongly believe that you should be evaluated medically rather than obtaining counseling at a makeup forum. and since none of us can tell you what you have or what to do, seeing a doctor is your very best bet!

Notice, I already have the aforementioned disclaimer in my first post. And also, notice that I've already scheduled an appointment my doctor. Thank you.

***Thais*** · 10-07-2006, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by NoxiousByProxy

Notice, I already have the aforementioned disclaimer in my first post. And also, notice that I've already scheduled an appointment my doctor. Thank you.

Yes, I noted that after I posted.

Good luck with your appointment!