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Suggest Treatment For Numbness And Discoloration On The Feet

Hi, I recently took on a job that has me working outdoors, and requires steel toe boots. I m on my feet probably 12 hours a day. I started experiencing pain/discomfort, tingling, numbness and discoloration of my feet. I thought it was my boots that were causing these issues, but it started occuring more often. It seems to be happening daily now even when I m not wearing the boots. I m nervous, what could be causing this? Is their anything that I can buy over the counter to heal my feet?
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Hi,

There are a variety of reasons people could experience numb or tingling feet and legs and fibromyalgia is one of this and most common.

Other conditions include multiple sclerosis, diabetes, tarsal tunnel syndrome, peripheral artery disease, and having too much pressure on the nerves.

Treatment can be started when the right cause is found. In your case, symptoms indicate that it could be neuropathy or fibromyalgia.

I would suggest doing Doppler ultrasound and EMG for a start.

Till that check, your blood sugar and calcium levels since these causes may lead to numbness as well.

Though occasional numbness can occur, persistent numbness and tingling can be an indication of a serious underlying medical problem.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Numbness And Discoloration On The Feet

Hi, There are a variety of reasons people could experience numb or tingling feet and legs and fibromyalgia is one of this and most common. Other conditions include multiple sclerosis, diabetes, tarsal tunnel syndrome, peripheral artery disease, and having too much pressure on the nerves. Treatment can be started when the right cause is found. In your case, symptoms indicate that it could be neuropathy or fibromyalgia. I would suggest doing Doppler ultrasound and EMG for a start. Till that check, your blood sugar and calcium levels since these causes may lead to numbness as well. Though occasional numbness can occur, persistent numbness and tingling can be an indication of a serious underlying medical problem. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon