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What Causes Shock Sensations Around Toes?
Question: Hello, Dr. XXXXXXX I value your opinion as always. How conceivable is it that sensations of shocks I feel on the top of my right foot near the toes (of the surgery and knee arthritis) are caused by a nerve issue in a disc my lower back rather than by the knee or the hammer toe (shortened tendon in second toe) that I have had since my childhood surgery?? Especially in the spot on the foot about an inch or so above the second (hammer) toe.
I ask because these "shocks" started a couple of years ago and come and go usually when I am seated. Yet I don't feel the shocks anywhere else along my leg. Only in that area on the top of my foot near the toes, and especially that hammer toe. I have been experimenting by being aware of my posture when seated.
Thank you.
I ask because these "shocks" started a couple of years ago and come and go usually when I am seated. Yet I don't feel the shocks anywhere else along my leg. Only in that area on the top of my foot near the toes, and especially that hammer toe. I have been experimenting by being aware of my posture when seated.
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Likely to be due to nerve root compression.
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir,
Thanks for your query.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
Your symptoms are likely to be due to nerve root compression at lower spine due to mild disc bulge. A follow up MRI scan will help in confirming the findings.
Since there is only numbness of the affected area it suggests that the affection of nerve root is only minimal.
Such minor symptoms are usually taken care of by Methylcobalamin supplements which you can take after consulting your doctor.
It is nice to hear that you try to correct your posture while sitting. I suggest you to try back strengthening exercises by extension of the back muscles which can be taught by your Orthopaedician or Physiotherapist.
Avoid any activity that aggravates the condition, like bending forward and lifting heavy objects, sitting long hours on computer, inappropriate sitting posture, etc.
Wishing you good health...
Warm regards.
Likely to be due to nerve root compression.
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir,
Thanks for your query.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
Your symptoms are likely to be due to nerve root compression at lower spine due to mild disc bulge. A follow up MRI scan will help in confirming the findings.
Since there is only numbness of the affected area it suggests that the affection of nerve root is only minimal.
Such minor symptoms are usually taken care of by Methylcobalamin supplements which you can take after consulting your doctor.
It is nice to hear that you try to correct your posture while sitting. I suggest you to try back strengthening exercises by extension of the back muscles which can be taught by your Orthopaedician or Physiotherapist.
Avoid any activity that aggravates the condition, like bending forward and lifting heavy objects, sitting long hours on computer, inappropriate sitting posture, etc.
Wishing you good health...
Warm regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you. It is interesting that the shocks are intermittent. Would the exercises reduce the bulge?
Related to this is intermittent soreness for a few seconds in the coccyx area when standing or getting up from bed. I can't tell whether it's the muscles or something else. Sometimes I feel it, and sometimes not.
Related to this is intermittent soreness for a few seconds in the coccyx area when standing or getting up from bed. I can't tell whether it's the muscles or something else. Sometimes I feel it, and sometimes not.
Brief Answer:
Yes, exercise would be helpful.
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir,
Yes, exercise would be helpful to reduce the bulge. Soreness in the coccyx area seems to be due to associated spasm in the area. Doing stretching exercise and hot fomentation will be helpful.
Wishing you speedy recovery...
Take care.
Yes, exercise would be helpful.
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir,
Yes, exercise would be helpful to reduce the bulge. Soreness in the coccyx area seems to be due to associated spasm in the area. Doing stretching exercise and hot fomentation will be helpful.
Wishing you speedy recovery...
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
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