[at-l] cold feet

[thornel@attglobal.net (W F Thorneloe)]

Well, I dunno. If this was in the real world, I'd like into on what your 
feet look like, if they were injured on your walk, and what areas are numb. 
I'd get more detail on what "numb" means for you. I'd inquire about prior 
injuries, changes in boots or socks, and other information.

If this is a nerve injury from local trauma (for instance, pressure from 
too tight lacing or trauma to a nerve in a fall), the likelihood would be a 
gradual improvement. The physical exam is essential in making such a 
determination. I'd check with a real world primary care doc first, with a 
decision over referral to neurologist or podiatrist.

OrangeBug

At 10:53 AM 1/4/2001 -0600, Tom Fort wrote:
>for you doctor types out there ...  bug.
>
>ever since my few days in the ice and snow, my toes have been a little
>numb.  what causes this?  could there have been nerve damage that
>needs to be addressed?  I've been assuming that this will pass.  but,
>in two weeks, it has not gotten much better. (although, some) I have
>had this condition before and it has always eventually gone away.
>
>
>
>t.
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