Dr. Aida Abaz Quka
Neurology
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am overweight but in good physical health. But sometimes my knees hurt, my left inner hip feels like it is locked, and my left ankle sometimes feels like it needs "popping." I have been experiencing this problem for the past few months, usually once a week. I wake up thinking there is hair around my fourth toe. Lately, it feels weird or numb, which comes and goes. It is only that toe that feels numb or weird, there is no difficulty with walking, and I exercise every day without any problem. It is not swollen or discolored, nor does it change color. My blood pressure is normal, and my cholesterol is elevated. I had a cardiac RF ablation last year. I have been wearing very loose shoes. It seems to be specific to one toe.
I am not diabetic. Is it neuropathy?
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms could be suggestive of a pinched nerve or tarsal tunnel syndrome. Neuropathy is much more different than your symptoms. I recommend consulting with your attending physician and performing nerve conduction studies to exclude tarsal tunnel syndrome.
I hope you will find this information helpful.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am concerned as I think these symptoms might be because of Peripheral vascular disease or Peripheral arterial disease. Kindly share your suggestions.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Your symptoms do not suggest PAD (peripheral arterial disease) or PCD (peripheral vascular disease). PVD causes pain in the legs while walking, cramps that are more prominent when walking longer distances, and cause walking limitations. Please do not worry.
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