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[|Human|] I have skin numbness across the top of both feet, and on the bottom of both. I also get a shooting, pulsating nerve pain along the sides of both feet, running down through toes, with different paths of pain at different times. I was told at first there was ligament/nerve damage on my left foot, but the symptoms have spread also to my right foot. Who should I see, a podiatrist, another specialist? My primary care doctor thought starting with a podiatrist was best.
[|AI|]  Hello, I have studied your case. Possibility could be of lumbar disc compressing nerve root leading to sharp pain in foot. I will advise you to do MRI spine to see for any disc bulge. Another possibility of arthritis and associated plantar fasciitis.X-ray will rule out arthritis. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication like pregabalin can be started consulting your doctor. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.