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What Causes Numbness In The Toe?

At L5-S1, I have a 6 mm left lateral disc protrusion that abuts the exiting nerve. I have a history of sciatica. However, I developed a new symptom. While sitting and typing on my computer, I noticed that my 5th toe on the right foot feels numb to the touch...Could this be a result of the L5-S1 disc protrusion or early signs of diabetes?
Fri, 10 Oct 2014
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Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you have history of disc prolapse and sciatica. Now you noticed new symptom of numbness right foot 5th toe . You want to ask that could it be due to L5-S1 disc protrusion or it is early signs of diabetes.This can be very well due to disc prolapse.You are already diabetic or not. This is unlikely be first sign of diabetic.You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.
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What Causes Numbness In The Toe?

Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you have history of disc prolapse and sciatica. Now you noticed new symptom of numbness right foot 5th toe . You want to ask that could it be due to L5-S1 disc protrusion or it is early signs of diabetes.This can be very well due to disc prolapse.You are already diabetic or not. This is unlikely be first sign of diabetic.You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.