“Heavy ankle with tingling toes?”

Your symptomsheavy ankle, tingling toes, and burning for 6 monthsmay be due to nerve compression like tarsal tunnel syndrome, poor circulation, or peripheral neuropathy. Its important to see a doctor, preferably a neurologist or vascular specialist, for tests and proper treatment. Dont delay, as this may worsen without care.

Based on your symptomspersistent ankle heaviness, tingling toes, and burning for over 6 monthsits likely theres nerve involvement, possibly from tarsal tunnel syndrome, lumbar spine irritation, or early neuropathy. I recommend scheduling a physical therapy evaluation to assess nerve mobility, circulation, and joint mechanics. In the meantime, wear supportive footwear, elevate your leg, and try gentle ankle pumps and nerve glides. Its also important to coordinate with your PCP or Podiatrist for labs or imaging if needed. Early intervention can help reduce symptoms and prevent longterm nerve changes and most importantly avoid falls from dynamic balance and proprioceptive deficits. Best, Dr. Jawwad Rashid, PT, DPT, CSCS CEO, Clinic Director Family Rehab Care Inc. 10272 Telegraph Rd STE B Taylor, MI 48180 Phone 7342878009 Fax 7342878055 httpfamilyrehabcare.com Inline image The information contained in this email message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the designated recipients named above. This message is privileged and confidential. If the reader is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this message in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone and delete the email. Thank you.

Hii Debra, if you haven't already, you should see your primary care doctor and find out the cause. There are various people have these symptoms and it may be treatable. The most common cause of neuropathy is idiopathic-meaning cause is unknown. The 2nd most common cause is diabetes mellitus. If you have diabetes and it is controlled, these symptoms will decrease. You could also have problems with your circulation. Even osteoarthritis can have these symptoms. First find out the cause. I have had success using a homeopathic medicine for nerve pain. Homeopathy medications are safe, inexpensive and don't interfere with other medicines. You can find the one I've used many times with great success on my website: www.chronicpainrescue.com. Best to you

Please see a podiatrist asap, that is my recommendation. Your symptoms can have 2-6 differentail diagnosis. only way to be definitive is by having you in an office setting.

Could be a neuropathy or pinched nerve.

Is there any swelling or discoloration? It could be a few different diagnoses. I think your best option would be to be seen by a foot and ankle specialist to get some clinical information to go with your history. I would not let this linger. It may become irreparable.

These symptoms are most consistent with peripheral neuropathy. Your regular physician can point you in the right direction.

Good luck,

Dr. L

YOU SHOULD VISIT A PODIATRIST TO GET HELP.

Too many possible answers. You need to see a podiatrist and have a diagnostic work-up to determine what’s going on and how best to heal it.

Go see your PCP. Primary Care Physician

You need to see a foot and ankle specialist that can take a detailed history of your present problem as a past medical history, physical examination of your feet, and any other relevant systems, then determine necessary diagnostic tests before differential diagnoses can be narrowed down to diagnose and treat your problem. This is not something that can easily be done on an e-mail. With telemedicine, you can get started.

Jan David Tepper, DPM, FACFAS