Foot Numbness: Symptoms

What other symptoms might occur with foot numbness?

Foot numbness may also be described as a tingling sensation, and foot numbness after sitting in one position for a long period of time can lead to a pins-and-needles feeling.

Foot numbness may occur with other symptoms as well. For example, if your feet are numb because of a compressed nerve in the lumbar spine (lower back), you may also experience pain in the legs and back. Leg numbness due to multiple sclerosis can be associated with tingling and extreme itchiness. Any symptoms occurring with foot numbness can help your doctor make a diagnosis.

Symptoms that may occur along with foot numbness

Foot numbness may occur with other symptoms including:

• Anxiety

• Burning feeling

• Frequent urination

• Itchiness

• Increased foot numbness, tingling, or pain while walking

• Leg numbness

• Lower back pain

• Muscle spasms

• Pins-and-needles (prickling) sensation

• Rash

• Sensitivity to touch

Serious symptoms that might indicate a life-threatening condition

In some cases, foot numbness may occur with other symptoms that might indicate a serious or life-threatening condition that should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. Get immediate helpif you, or someone you are with, are exhibiting any of these life-threatening symptoms:

• Confusion or loss of consciousness for even a brief moment

• Difficulty breathing

• Difficulty walking

• Dizziness

• Foot numbness following a back injury

• Loss of bladder or bowel control

• Loss of vision or changes in vision

• Paralysis

• Slurred speech

• Sudden numbness

• Weakness (loss of strength)