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What is causing the tingling sensation in my toes?

About two weeks ago I started getting this tingling feeling in my right foot-especially my toes. It started off occurring sporadically, but now tingles all the time 24/7.

Today I started getting this pain on the back of my right thigh about two inches above the back of my knee. It really hurts and won't go away.

I don't have insurance and am not sure what if any medical attention I should seek. Is this something that could go away? Are these issues related?

Back info: I am 22 female with two kids but really no other major medical issues that I know of.

Update:

Can it be the sciatic nerve even if nothing in my back hurts? It doesn't feel like it is coming from my back or but. For days it was just my toes tingling. The more concerning thing is the intense pain on the back of my knee area.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    It's probably sign of some referred pain from the lumbar spine (usually L-5/S-1 disc or sciatic nerve). I'd start by paying very close attention to maintaining your posture, avoiding prolonged slouching, and you may want to consider picking up Robin McKenzie's "Treat Your Own Back"...hopefully, you'll be able to nip this in the bud before it becomes a problem.

    Addendum:...yes, it's possible for your leg to hurt without your back hurting...but in all likelihood, you'd probably be in more pain. If that's the case (your back doesn't hurt and the leg pain is mild)...it could simply be a localized compression...sitting on a chair that's too hard for you or too deep for you. In either case, I'd at least start with focusing on posture...

    Source(s): I am a physical therapist
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    5 years ago

    I'd wager you pinched a nerve. Were the heels above all tight or new. Avoid getting heels which can be too tight. If they weren't too tight however simply new, you will have to attempt to holiday them in previous to dressed in them for an extended interval of time. If you keep off heels for a at the same time, I'd suspect that the tingling sensation will have to depart. If it does not after approximately every week or so, or worsen, pass see a surgeon.

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