Comments on: Leg Numbness, Tingling Feet and Toes

By: Jan Modric

Jan Modric — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:38:23 +0000

Dancolcas,

are you male or female? So, this numbness is constant and never goes away, and not affected by exercise or anything?

By: Dancolcas

Dancolcas — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:41:38 +0000

I have had a numb feeling in both legs from the front/above the knee spreading out and up the outside of my legs. I have had this from when I was about 13(ish) I’m now 35 and its spreading further up my legs. When I was younger and running it felt like I was getting very small electric shocks in my legs. Now its a very strange feeling all the time. Its not sore but more like uncomfortable and strange. like I have shiny style tracksuit bottoms on when i feel my leg… its like its not a skin to skin touch. Its not worse or better at any point of the day or night. I went to the Doc’s when young and was told it would go away itself in time.

By: Jan Modric

Jan Modric — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:05:37 +0000

Bevrox,

when exactly have you started taking nortriptyline and when lamotrigine, and when did you experience tingling for the first time?

Tingling is a side effect of both drugs – you can check the drug information leaflets.

Do not stop taking drugs without doctor’s approval, but tell him for tingling – he should decide what to do.

By: Bevrox

Bevrox — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:43:55 +0000

I’m so glad I found this site! I’m hoping I can find out why when I first get out of bed in the morning my toes are tingly on both feet until I move them around when standing up. Goes away quickly but am wondering if it could be caused by my new meds. I take nortriptyline to control my migraines and and lamotrigine for epilepsy. Both are new to me.

By: Jan Modric

Jan Modric — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:33:35 +0000

To mvirgo1975,

do you lodge your feet or knees into some kind of tool that would eventually press on your nerves?

If not, and also considering back numbness, yes, it’s likely the pinched nerve(S!) can be the cause. Consider STOPPING with your exercises to prevent eventual further disc damage.

By: mvirgo1975

mvirgo1975 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:18:57 +0000

I recently just started back working out in a gym. I an getting a “tingling” feeling about 2 min. into cardio, that by the end of a 30 min. session, leaves my right foot almost completely numb! This is occurring in the left toes as well, but not nearly as bad as the right foot. I’ve tried different sneakers, loosing shoe strings, etc. but to no avail! Can you help at all? It’s beginning to worry me & the last thing I need is to fall off the elliptical. My thinking is that maybe it’s a pinched nerve in my spinal cord? I worked for a chiropractor years ago so I’ve heard of similar issues. I also am now noticing a “numb” area on my upper back! What’s going on?!?!

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By: Jan Modric

Jan Modric — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:56:52 +0000

Tinydancer,

eventual low blood pressure, anemia and dehydration should be corrected. You do not need to force yourself with water or drink large amounts. If you try a glass of water at a random moment in a day, and you find that you can drink it with ease, it means you needed it. Urinating at least twice a day and excreting at least 200 ml of urine in the morning is another sign of proper hydration.

In your first post you’ve said you had tingling feet “in the morning”, so I guessed it went away later in a day. The causes I’ve mentioned here are only the first thing you can do. If iron pills, vitamins and water won’t help you, I strongly encourage you to have a neurological examination.

By: Tinydancer80

Tinydancer80 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:28:48 +0000

Hi,

I would say cold feet (I think), and no I don’t get tired walking up stairs, and no symptoms to do not lesson after walking. it is a constant tingling feeling.

and thank you for the suggestions…will do (although you would think drinking more water would be common sense, but I guess I have to hear from someone else)!

Tinydancer80

By: Jan Modric

Jan Modric — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:52:26 +0000

Tinydancer,

would you say you have pale or cold feet? Do you get tired after walking upstairs? Do symptoms lessen after walking?

You can
- check your blood pressure and blood levels of iron, folate, vit B6 and B12 and get appropriate supplements, as needed. This should not cost you much.

- drink enough water. Alcohol may cause dehydration resulting in low blood pressure and poor blood perfusion of legs.