Every now and then, for no apparent reason (emphasis on "apparent"), I feel an annoying, painful, pins and needles sensation in my big toe. It's usually only one toe, usually my left big toe, that gets this.
Doing a search online, I found all sorts of possibilities. But, I really didn't fit any of the symptoms. My symptoms are momentary, sudden, annoying and painful. Of the possible causes, a lower back problem fit the best.
Has anyone ever felt anything like this? Did you consult a chiropractor or neurologist? Which helped?
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My left toes 1st, 3 almost constant pins and needles, not diabetic, no health issues at all, I did have foot surgery 15 years ago for a bunion that was disfiguring my foot couldn't wear shoes. eat healthy take vitamins including b12, work out, I have been to the foot doctor, and they couldn't find anything, I still have the screw in my foot, could that be the cause.
September 10, 2018 - 11:52amThis Comment
Omg I am having the exact same problem with my left big toe-it's like electric shock going through it help me I'm scared what is going on also when I take a step down the stairs my ankle / foot area locks up - I have fallen before because of this down the steps -tell me what is this ! What type of doctor should I see - had an Achilles issue on my right foot along with a bone spur on my right heel I'm almost 50 and I'm falling apart and I've been working out help what do I do !!!!!
November 26, 2016 - 9:30pmThis Comment
I too have pins and needles in my left big toe, usually only when I wear my work shoes and stand on my feet all day. Usually , when I get home, take my shoes off, after a while it usually subsides or goes away. What is causing this?
Mbh in VA.
March 22, 2016 - 9:24pmThis Comment
Maybe caused by inflammation of tissues surrounding the nerves which could be caused by overuse or sitting or standing or moving abnormally. Also switching up shoes or new shoes or bad insoles on a particular pair or even going barefoot when not used to it. Undue or abnormal stress on soft tissues surrounding nerves can cause them to swell which can pinch nerves or restrict blood flow in which case a lack of blood could cause the pins and needles feeling. I recommend RICE and NSAIDS for short term relief. RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, (Ace bandage, etc.) and Elevation along with some Ibuprofen or Naproxen (Aleve and or Advil). Generic is fine. I don't recommend doctors as a first choice though unless you feel it serious. Your body has a great way of healing on it's own if you don't abuse it and treat it right.
July 15, 2015 - 8:56pmThis Comment
Hello im 50 diabetic had my little toe removed about 8 years ago wasnt diabetic any way the last week my left big toe feels like i have a needle or like a piece of glass on the outside of my toe right in back of my toenail but on the side hurts really bad sometime anyone know what it could be its not red or anything
July 15, 2015 - 4:15pmThis Comment
I also have just recently started with light non severe symptoms but now this pass two days was something else first the area under my testicle had a throbbingg pain for several hours, slept a little to wake up with left testicle hurting with swollen in that area. The next day woke up without no pain at all until night fall. Pain of throbbing and a burning sensation on my lower back, with my feet,legs,hands,toes were all have this numb needle stabbing pain switching to a very severe electric like pain that's been at it for awhile now the pain is move to the center of the back with still all the same pain in hands,feet,legs toes were all having burning pain.. Don't know what's causing this
February 18, 2015 - 4:15amThis Comment
Hi I have the exact same problem as you. I am a 42 yr old nurse and work 12 hour shifts. So I ignored it for awhile. Recently I went to a neurologist and had an EMG done which is painful because they send electrical shocks through you and measure it. She was able to tell me I did not have peripheral neuropathy. I had a MRI of my lower back and cervical back but didn't find anything. Nothing else to check I was told. I do know that people have been harmed by certain antibiotics called quinilones. I had a bad reaction to Avelox in the past. I have no answers for you but if u find any let me know. My pins come randomly and they are in my left big toe.
January 9, 2015 - 11:43pmThis Comment
I have same big toe on left foot issues. But the sciatic pain is my right side mostly. Had a massage therapist tell me what happens on the right usually impacts something on the left. Anyways, I was shocked to see other have "needles in left big toe" problems.
Really wanted to emphasize that I ud HORRIBLE reaction to quinolone antibiotics---symptoms lasted almost a year. Avoid. Avoid. Avoid. No doctors believed me. That "big black warning box" is on the insert for a reason.
May 20, 2016 - 4:33amThis Comment
Hi I had a car accident and a few days later I started to get pins and needles in both my big toes can anyone think what the reason for this starting could be thanks
September 26, 2014 - 11:25pmThis Comment
I get pain for days or a week at a time. I suspected Gout. doctor did a blood and urine test or two and sure enough... my Uric Acid level was very high. The pain feels worse when cold and a hortible itchy feeling may start in too
March 12, 2012 - 6:19pmThis Comment