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Hello Dr Leatherman
4 months ago one morning I woke up with severe pain in
my big toe (right big toe was way worse than left big toe,
that night I went to the emergency room I asked them if it was gout,and
asked for my blood suger to be tested. they said they didn't think it
was gout(an intern saw me) and the blood suger was normal, I asked
them
as many questions as I
could they said it was nothing to be concerned, the pain was bad and
the numbness was something I'd never experienced before so I went back
to
the hospital again and they said they didn't know what it was but
theydidn't
give me any tests or anything either,my big toes have been
numb since.The tip of my right big toe* is numb, down to the point about
half-way down the nail, all around the toe.it is numb but if i message
it or
it hits something it feels much more sensitive than the other toes, I
changed shoes, bought very comfortable shoes,didn't make a difference,
just 2 weeks ago the toes next to my big toes started to show the same
symptoms they are numb as well. can you tell me what could cause this
problem? (just want to mention that they are not white,just numb, i
have
that Reynaud's disease in my hands but not toes)
I really appreciate your time and response.
Regards
Dear Shadi,
The fact that your numbness and sensitivity is bilateral, is a sign that the problem is being caused either at a central location like he spine, or may be systemic(body wide problem).
The distribution that you have described follows the L4 and L5 nerve roots from the low back, so that would be a logical region for examination. Inflammation at these levels can produce the symptoms you have described. A disk injury/lesion or something called a syrinx formation could also explain these symptoms, however syrinx is rare.
Realize that if you go back to the hospital there is a very small likelihood that you will actually be examined with an orthopedic examination for the lumbar spine. I would suggest that you seek out the expertise of a chiropractic or orthopedic physician for the most thorough investigation of the issue. The exam process will give more information about the tissues involved, and may warrant ordering an MRI, which is the only way to truly visualize the soft tissue structures around the spine.
Good Luck Shadi.
Respectfully,
Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman
www.suncoasthealthcare.net
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| Comment | Dr. Leatherman I want to thank you sincerely for your informative response. It was very helpful, after reading about syrinx I realized maybe my car accident a few years back could have gradually caused this(I hope not).Regardless I appreciate your response, It is so nice to know there are such humble doctors out there. I have located chiropractic care in my region and will follow up on it. kind Regards Shadi Fasihi | ||
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Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman
Expertise
I can answer questions on general chiropractic care, sports injury, whiplash and auto crash, mild traumatic brain injury, structural and functional rehabilitation of the spine, nutrition for inflammation and repair, fitness training, nutrition for sports performance and other general health and nutrition related inquiries. I currently lecture on automobile trauma, occupant kinematics, and forensic risk analysis to local EMS, Fire and Police, as well as nutrition and sports injury to community groups. Rest assured all answers are generated from my clinical experience, and scientific research.
Experience
I have accumulated over 1100 hours of post-doctoral training to include; Certifications in Spinal Trauma and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma from the International Chiropractic Association, Certification in Low Speed Auto Crash Reconstruction and Certification in Forensic Risk Analysis from The Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health, Certified Proficiency in spinal and extremity diagnostic procedures from The Motion Palpation Institute, Certified in Sports Injury and Rehabilitation from the National University of Health Sciences and The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, Nationally Certified Fellow of Structural Rehabilitation from The Chiropractic Biophysics Organization, and I have advanced training in manipulation under anesthesia and nutrition. Feel free to check out my website for course listings: www.suncoasthealthcare.net
Organizations
International Chiropractic Association, Florida Chiropractic Association, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, American Academy of Pain Management, Chiropractic Biophysics, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health, Motion Palpation Organization, American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine, Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce
Education/Credentials
B.A. (Psychology)The University of Cincinnati
B.S. (Human Biology)Cleveland Chiropractic College
D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic) Cleveland Chiropractic College
C.C.S.T. (Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma)The International Chiropractic Association
C.C.S.P. (Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician)The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians.
*CCST and CCSP 120 hour certification courses are not recognized by the Florida Chiropractic Board due to the fact that they are not 300 hour diplomate level courses*
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