Anon - The symptoms you've described sound like a condition involving the nervous system, but only your doctor can make a diagnosis.
Tarsal tunnel syndrome occurs from abnormal pressure on a nerve in the foot and is similar to carpal tunnel syndrome in the wrist. The condition is somewhat uncommon and can be difficult to diagnose.
Additional nerve conditions that can affect the feet include a pinched nerve, central nervous system disorder, toxins, a nerve injury, and inflammation of a nerve.
Pins and needles, or tinglng sensations, are sometimes caused by connective tissue disorders such as arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, etc.
These sensations can also be caused by metabolic disturbances such as those caused by diabetes, hypothyroidism and even malnutrition.
Have you had any tests done, such as blood work, to determine if your general health is normal or any tests to determine if you could have an underlying health condition that may be causing these sensations?
You need to see your doctor again and look at your entire medical picture to determine if the first diagnosis was correct and/or if you have another health concern. Please let us know what you learn and how you progress. We wish you the best.
Pat
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Anon - The symptoms you've described sound like a condition involving the nervous system, but only your doctor can make a diagnosis.
Tarsal tunnel syndrome occurs from abnormal pressure on a nerve in the foot and is similar to carpal tunnel syndrome in the wrist. The condition is somewhat uncommon and can be difficult to diagnose.
Additional nerve conditions that can affect the feet include a pinched nerve, central nervous system disorder, toxins, a nerve injury, and inflammation of a nerve.
Pins and needles, or tinglng sensations, are sometimes caused by connective tissue disorders such as arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, etc.
These sensations can also be caused by metabolic disturbances such as those caused by diabetes, hypothyroidism and even malnutrition.
Have you had any tests done, such as blood work, to determine if your general health is normal or any tests to determine if you could have an underlying health condition that may be causing these sensations?
You need to see your doctor again and look at your entire medical picture to determine if the first diagnosis was correct and/or if you have another health concern. Please let us know what you learn and how you progress. We wish you the best.
September 20, 2010 - 6:01pmPat
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