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Question: not sure what dr. to consult for my numbness in my feet , ive been checked for diabetes and have had other blood tests taken, but all were ok, it came on after extreme stree, when my dad died , I was in bed for 3 days w/a fever and that's when the symptoms came on and has never gone away? this will be 2 years now next may-I have seen a foot dr., but he gave me no advice, except it will go away on its own -give it a few years, that's the anwer I got? where to go for a real good diagnosis
Brief Answer:
I recommend an EMG of the foot
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I have been through your question and understand your concern.
Numbness in the feet is not an uncommon symptom at your age. The most common cause is diabetes which you have already ruled out. Then, it is important to see the distribution of the sensation in your feet, if it is bilateral, if it involves the upper extremities and if there is any other sign associated with the numbness.
The first thing to do next is an electromyogram and nerve conduction studies which are simple and give a lot of information on the degree of the nerve involvement and also can help on the possible cause. That is the first step I highly recommend.
Hope this helps with your question, please feel free for further questions.
I recommend an EMG of the foot
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I have been through your question and understand your concern.
Numbness in the feet is not an uncommon symptom at your age. The most common cause is diabetes which you have already ruled out. Then, it is important to see the distribution of the sensation in your feet, if it is bilateral, if it involves the upper extremities and if there is any other sign associated with the numbness.
The first thing to do next is an electromyogram and nerve conduction studies which are simple and give a lot of information on the degree of the nerve involvement and also can help on the possible cause. That is the first step I highly recommend.
Hope this helps with your question, please feel free for further questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
OK, I DO HAVE ONCE IN A WHILE A QUICK THROB IN MY TOE, THERES A LITTLE BRUISE RIGHT NOW, JUST BELOW MY BIG TOE AND IT ALWAYS FEELS PUFFY JUST BELOW MY TOES ON BOTTOM OF FOOT-THE THROB JUST STARTED NOT TO LONG AGO, BUT ONLY A FEW TIMES THATS HAPPENED? WHATS THE BEST TYPE OF DR TO GO TO FOR THE EMG ETC. OH, I HAVE MORE E-MAILS FROM YOUR SIGHT I HAVENT OPENED YET, JUST IN CASE IM ASKING SOMETHING NOT NESSASARY-YOUR ANSWER ALREADY MAKES ME FEEL BETTER ON WHAT TO DO ABOUT THIS! THANK YOU
Brief Answer:
neurologist consult
Detailed Answer:
Hello again. You should have a neurologist consult first to have a peripherical neurological exam. This in my opinion should be preeceded by an EMG which is sometimes performed by a neurologist, so have both in the same time.
neurologist consult
Detailed Answer:
Hello again. You should have a neurologist consult first to have a peripherical neurological exam. This in my opinion should be preeceded by an EMG which is sometimes performed by a neurologist, so have both in the same time.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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