Top of Foot Nerve Issues

Krissykiki started this discussion · 5/18/2012

So the other day I noticed that the top ofmy right foot had a noticable lump that my left foot didn't. Naturally my first instinct was to poke at it. When poked I got tingly pins and needles feelings in my foot. I am wondering If I have nerve damage. I will be seeing my doctor on Tuesday so I will bring it up then...my only wonder is what caused it....Has anyone had an issue like this from poling? Thanks in advance. :)

7 replies

Dancing Paws · 5/18/2012
Are you using just the top of your foot to climb, or are you using your foot and shin?
Krissykiki · 5/18/2012
I use the shin and the top of my foot in a climb.
chemgoddess1 · 5/18/2012
I pretty much have no feeling in the top of my climbing foot and most poole dancers that I know you can look at their feet and tell which one they use to climb. I would still get it checked out but it probably is not anything major.
Krissykiki · 5/18/2012
It doesn't hurt or anything, I'm just more concerned if I could cause permanent nerve damage...To be honest I am not even sure If pole is what caused it....
Dancing Paws · 5/18/2012
If you have a swollen bruise, it may be pressing a nerve. A doc should be able to tell you.
Krissykiki · 5/24/2012
So just an update in case anyone else has this issue, I saw my doctor who said its most liked a type of callus that can build up on bone that irritates the nerves. If you alleviate the pressure it can go away on its own. I did get x rays just to be safe though. :)
Dancing Paws · 5/24/2012
The woes of being a poler. ;)