Weird Foot Feeling? Causes Explained
Nerve 
conditions can make our feet 
feel weird
.Β
Nerve 
symptoms usually come in the form of Numbness, Tingling, Burning, Shooting or Sharp sensations.
symptoms usually come in the form of Numbness, Tingling, Burning
, Shooting or Sharp sensations.Β
Some of the most common places on the foot for nerve conditions are between the 3rd and 4th toes, the inside of the ankle, and the top of the midfoot.
for nerve conditions are between the 3rd and 4th toes, the inside of the ankle
, and the top of the midfoot
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Pressure on a nerve from tighter shoes can make it hurt.
from tighter shoes 
can make it hurt
.Β
An injury βπ¦½to a nerve can make it hurt.
βπ¦½to a nerve can make it hurt
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A mass or bone spur next to a nerve can make it hurt.
spur next to a nerve can make it hurt
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Diabetes and low back pain can make nerves in our feet feel strange or hurt.
can make nerves in our feet feel strange 
or hurt.Β
Some medications can make nerves hurt.
can make nerves hurt.Β
Nerve conditions can be difficult to diagnose because we canβt see them on an x-ray or MRI.
conditions can be difficult to diagnose because we canβt see them on an x-ray 
or MRI.Β
If you are having any of the above symptoms in your feet , start by making sure your shoes are the correct size.
, start by making sure your shoes 
are the correct size.Β
This canβt be taken for granted: research has indicated that many people arenβt wearing the appropriate size shoes .
arenβt wearing the appropriate size shoes 
.Β
Since a nerve can hurt from the foot being in a certain position, pay attention to this possibility and avoid the position as much as possible.
can hurt 
from the foot being in a certain position, pay 
attention to this possibility and avoid the position as much as possible.Β
Once we make the diagnosis of a nerve condition, we have several non-surgical π©Ί methods to relieve symptoms.
symptoms.Β
Our ultimate goal is to eliminate the cause so a permanent solution is attained.
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Nerve conditions in the foot can be as minor as a small numb area, or as major as intense pain in a particular area.
conditions in the foot can be as minor as a small numb area, or as major as intense pain in a particular area.Β
Ignoring the symptoms of a potential nerve condition can lead to long-term sufferingβlike many foot conditions do.
the symptoms of a potential nerve condition can lead to long-term sufferingβlike many foot conditions do.Β
We specialize in diagnosing π©Ί and treating nerve problems in the feet .
nerve problems in the feet .Β
To Healthy Feet ,
,Dr. Rosales
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