can an orthopedist help identify why my feet are tingling?

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my husband's is caused by a nerve issue and was diagnosed by a neurologist. he had some kind of excruciating nerve conduction study where I think he basically got electric shocks.

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Anonymous wrote:my husband's is caused by a nerve issue and was diagnosed by a neurologist. he had some kind of excruciating nerve conduction study where I think he basically got electric shocks.

OP here. I had this done, too, by a pain doctor. They didn't find anything unusual.

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Chiropractic alleviates this for me

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op here. I get a blood workup every year. Just had one last week. All normal. I've been to a neurologist already.

Would an orthopedist not help at all?

Yes, but for those specific things? Thyroid, vitamins, etc, are not included in a mere CBC.

The issue seems to occur most when I've been sitting or standing too long. So, I don't think it's my thyroid. Maybe it's related to my sciatic area? I have sciatica. But no one seems to be able to figure it out.

I've also been seeing an acupuncturist for like 2 years.

ugh. Maybe I'll go back to my neurologist and get another MRI.

[Anonymous]

I had tingling/numbness in my hands caused by a nerve issue. The people who diagnosed it were my massage therapist and then a PT.
I had seen like three doctors before them. I'd consider a physical therapist.

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Anonymous wrote:I had tingling/numbness in my hands caused by a nerve issue. The people who diagnosed it were my massage therapist and then a PT.
I had seen like three doctors before them. I'd consider a physical therapist.

op here.. I've been to two different PTs. No one seems to be able to figure it out.

[Anonymous]

Anxiety can make different body parts buzz

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Anonymous wrote:Anxiety can make different body parts buzz

If it was consistent, maybe, but it's worse when I sit or stand too long. There's something pinching a nerve or something. But, no one can seem to figure out where.

[Anonymous]

Maybe you just have twinkle toes ⭐️

[Anonymous]

Are you an exerciser? Could be plantar fasciitis. Gabapentin might help. I use mint foot cream daily(the kind that makes your feet tingle) but it's not really painful so I ignore it. Yoga also helps because stretching the hamstrings seems to stretch my feet as well. Also make sure you have good arch supports in your shoes and do walk barefoot.

[Anonymous]

Is it really bothering you? Could just be “one of those things.” My feet tingle all the time (but not when standing). I’ve labeled it poor circulation since nothing else seems to be wrong. Sometimes you just have to say, I’m old.

[Anonymous]

Assume you have had a low back MRI. If a disk herniation or arthritis occurs a lower vertebrae it can cause n/t in your foot. Strongly recommend neurosurgery over orthopedics.

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Anonymous wrote:Are you an exerciser? Could be plantar fasciitis. Gabapentin might help. I use mint foot cream daily(the kind that makes your feet tingle) but it's not really painful so I ignore it. Yoga also helps because stretching the hamstrings seems to stretch my feet as well. Also make sure you have good arch supports in your shoes and do walk barefoot.

OP here. I do have plantar fasciitis. And I have tried Gabapentin, which did not help. Also tried rx muscle relaxers, which also didn't help.

But why would plantar fasciitis cause the tingling when I've been sitting too long?

I wear oofos in the house, always. And yes, I stretch most nights.

The tingling is not bad first thing in the morning, when I've been laying on my bed overnight. So, it leads me to think it might be sciatic related.

No doctors have been able to diagnose me, so I'm really appreciative of the DCUM sleuths helping me out.

Or as a PP stated, is this just one of those old people issues (I'm 54), and I just have to live with it? 😭

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Assume you have had a low back MRI. If a disk herniation or arthritis occurs a lower vertebrae it can cause n/t in your foot. Strongly recommend neurosurgery over orthopedics.

I went to a neurosurgeon, and they didn't find anything unusual in the MRI.

How would they diagnose arthritis in the lower vertebrae? That could be it, maybe? Would a neurosurgeon be the one to diagnose it? Or should I see a rheumatologist ? Thank you DCUM health gurus.

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Anonymous wrote:Anxiety can make different body parts buzz

This