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What Causes A Twisting Feeling In The Toes Of An Elderly Person?

I am a senior citizen living in Bangalore INDIA.I had a problem in my feet.The toes were twisting and becomming rigid particularly when ai lie down.Here the doctor has asked me to use Neugaba 75 once in the morning and once at night. The relief is rather slow.Your views please Narasimha
Thu, 30 May 2019
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Hello,

Sometimes you may have such symptoms due to muscle injuries, nerve damage, wearing poorly fitting shoes or electrolyte imbalance. Avoid addictions if any. Stay well hydrated, take ORS, Soups & juice.

Wear a comfortable pair of shoes, maintain a healthy weight, maintain your blood sugar levels to normal if diabetic.

Visit ER, get physically examined, get done Nerve conduction test & nerve biopsy, EEG under a neurologist to rule out any developing Peripheral Neuropathy.

However, Dystonia may present with symptoms of twisting movements, pain, involuntary movements which may complicate to tremors if left untreated. Your treating doctor may tell you to do some blood tests, MRI(spine & brain) & EMG if required to detect & assess the severity of dystonia OR to rule out dystonia.

Your treatment will depend upon the severity of the pathology & illness detected.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes A Twisting Feeling In The Toes Of An Elderly Person?

Hello, Sometimes you may have such symptoms due to muscle injuries, nerve damage, wearing poorly fitting shoes or electrolyte imbalance. Avoid addictions if any. Stay well hydrated, take ORS, Soups & juice. Wear a comfortable pair of shoes, maintain a healthy weight, maintain your blood sugar levels to normal if diabetic. Visit ER, get physically examined, get done Nerve conduction test & nerve biopsy, EEG under a neurologist to rule out any developing Peripheral Neuropathy. However, Dystonia may present with symptoms of twisting movements, pain, involuntary movements which may complicate to tremors if left untreated. Your treating doctor may tell you to do some blood tests, MRI(spine & brain) & EMG if required to detect & assess the severity of dystonia OR to rule out dystonia. Your treatment will depend upon the severity of the pathology & illness detected. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician