My feet feel numb and stiff these days. It feels very tight inside. What could be the cause for it ?
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Not enough information there to be sure, but there are always possibilities.\n\nIt could be your feet have grown or flattened and are larger than they used to be. Your shoes may be too tight.\n\nWater retention, which could come from anything from insufficient exercise or sitting in a computer chair too long to low circulation to other more complicated (and some potentially dangerous) things. Even pregnancy. (I don't know your gender or age so I'll suggest that.)\n\nNerve changes, which can have many causes, some as simple as wearing a belt too tight or sitting on a wallet in your back pocket, and some being a sign of something else in your body out of kilter.\n\nIf it's worth asking here, it's worth asking your physician about -- from curiosity, not from fear. \n\nThey're trained to assume and check for the worst things first and only when they prove that those aren't the cause, move onto the less alarming causes. They do this because they'd rather check for the worst and be wrong than to miss checking and be dead wrong. It's just the way they are. Would you want them to be any other way?\n\nIf there's any extreme or rapid change or if pain starts anywhere in your legs, have it checked right away. That'd be a sign that there's a little more happening than a little stiffness and numbness.\n\n----------\nNow that you've asked your first question, go read and rate some others. You can show your experience here by adding on some points, and rating answers is the easiest way to do it. You get to do 20 each day.
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Sounds like you could have sciatica; although a pinched nerve which isn't related to the sciatic nerve isn't out of the question.  You could have some foot issues, although from what you have said, it is unclear if that is really the cause.  Do yourself a favor and go and see a doctor to get clarification.
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increase Ur water intake so that the blood and everything flows freely....u could have deep vein thrombosis which is clotted veins in the feet that do not let circulation of the blood pass through efficiently enough
618053
foot swelling is usually indicative of possible renal disease beginning.  How long have you been diabetic?  Don't cross your legs.  Elevate your feet as much as possible.  Lose weight if you can.  Avoiod high salt foods.  Ask your dr. to prescribe diuretics-furosemide, not over the counter....they are quite cheap and generic.  Take them with potassium.  Wear support socks, avoid tight shoes.  See a nephrologist and do a 24-hr urine collection.  Some blood pressure meds cause swelling.
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That often happens from too much salt and poor circulation. Just put pressure on where it's numb. It's nothing serious as to where you need to see a doctor. Just cut down on the salt and if you start noticing any patterns or constant craving for water then you should see a doctor. Poor circulation and constant craving for water are signs of becoming a diabetic. I've learned all this stuff. ♥
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Sometimes if you have too much pressure, like being a little over weight or being on your feet too long.  It will eventually go away if not check with a foot doctor.
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I am not an expert, but try vitamins. More potassium especially. Maybe try wearing better shoes with some support.
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me thinks lots wrong but first is poor circulation. go to hospital. Is there anything that may have caused this for starters? Like diabetes, smoking, excessively tight shoes, injury. Is it swollen? spiderbite? check footwear and bed linen, etc. But SEE A DOCTOR NOW
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It's because when you're still for too long your circulation(blood flow through body) slows way down and doesn't get all through your extremities (arms and legs) properly.  That's what makes you feel kinda tingly. That's your body's way of telling you it's had enough of the computer chair and would like to go to bed.  Or get up and do some aerobics!
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It could be a pinched nerve - you need to go see your family doctor first.  \n\nI have a numb big toe and it's caused by scar tissue that formed after my back surgeries and it's pinching a nerve to make the big toe numb. \n\nYou might have the same thing as me or it could be something totally different.  You need to see a doctor and have a complete work-up to find out what is causing your numb toe.\n\nDo you shoes fit correctly - sometimes that can cause numbness.  Good luck!
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The tingling in your extremities could be caused from Diabetic Neuropathy. There are meds that can help control this. One very common one is Gabapentin or Neurontin. Your problem could also be caused from poor circulation. Go to your doctor and explain to him your symptoms, together you and your doctor can work out a plan.
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Not only does it pinch the blood vessels and cause your butt muscles (gluteus maximus etc) to starve, but you are also pinching off nerves which is why it can get numb.  Sometimes if you stand up after that long journey your feet get really tingly, it's for that same reason, blood is rushing through causing the sensation...it also feels really wierd.
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Hello,\nThat used to happen with me. I think it happens due to dehydration. Now it doesnt happen much, very rarely. Try drinking more water. It can also be caused if ur shoes do not fit u well. That way, we tend to bend our toes so that we get a good grip on the shoe and that can cause cramps...
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Just like charbar I have that pain in my feet when I get up.You might want to see a chiropractor for a check up.It could be poor circulation of blood, or possibly pressure on some nerves in your back.I have some back problems myself.
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just a suggestion.. it might be a form of neuropathy..\n\n\nkerri
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Sounds like it might be plantar fascitis. I had that. It's an inflammation of the fascia on the bottom of the foot. I ended up getting inserts for my shoes and had to do stretching and strengthening exercises. And don't climb round rung ladders!
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Maybe the shoes you are wearing are not giving you proper support.  Try insoles with arch support, or go see a podiatrist.