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What Causes Numbness In Right Big Toe And Second Toe In Left Foot?

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Question : I have a slight numbness in my right big toe and in another toe from the left foot (second toe from the big toe ) it is only these toe toes that are numb . I'm worried I have no idea how it started.but I have been experiencing this for like three months now
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Possibly spinal vs nerve issue

Detailed Answer:
Hi ,
I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible nerve issue.
There are 2 possible causes. 1. a possible spine involvement. 2. a possible neuropathy.
We need to test with a MRI spine and NCV all 4 limbs.
The results will confirm the diagnosis.
Thereafter we will need to know the cause of the spinal cord problem/neuropathy. The tests for that I can tell you once the results are available.
The treatment will depend on the cause.
Meanwhile, start with a prescription for pregabalin and methylcobalamin. They are prescription drugs and you need to meet a neurologist for the prescription.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
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What Causes Numbness In Right Big Toe And Second Toe In Left Foot?

Brief Answer: Possibly spinal vs nerve issue Detailed Answer: Hi , I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you. The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible nerve issue. There are 2 possible causes. 1. a possible spine involvement. 2. a possible neuropathy. We need to test with a MRI spine and NCV all 4 limbs. The results will confirm the diagnosis. Thereafter we will need to know the cause of the spinal cord problem/neuropathy. The tests for that I can tell you once the results are available. The treatment will depend on the cause. Meanwhile, start with a prescription for pregabalin and methylcobalamin. They are prescription drugs and you need to meet a neurologist for the prescription. I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.