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How To Treat Numbness In Left Foot?
I have taken Metanx twice a day for at least 9 months for numbness in the 3 small toes on my left foot. The numbness has not improved. Is there a solution? Also, since there is no improvement I see no reason to continue with this costly medication.
Tue, 18 Mar 2014
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
Numbness in the toes indicate that there is some sort of neurological disturbance (impaired conduction of nerve impulse) in the involved nerves. This may result due to compression of the nerve at some level during its course or may also result due to some systemic diseases.
A detailed clinical examination and few investigations like EMG & Nerve conduction studies are needed to establish a correct diagnosis of your problem. self decision making with regard to the discontinuation of the medications is not advisable without consulting your treating physician.
I suggest you to consult a Neurophysician and follow the advice.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
Numbness in the toes indicate that there is some sort of neurological disturbance (impaired conduction of nerve impulse) in the involved nerves. This may result due to compression of the nerve at some level during its course or may also result due to some systemic diseases.
A detailed clinical examination and few investigations like EMG & Nerve conduction studies are needed to establish a correct diagnosis of your problem. self decision making with regard to the discontinuation of the medications is not advisable without consulting your treating physician.
I suggest you to consult a Neurophysician and follow the advice.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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