what could cause severe pain and spasms in the legs and numbness and tingling in the toes
Numbness is usually describe as a tingling sensation which can disappear quickly, such as numbness after sitting for a long while which fades away once the legs start to move. Numbness due to a broken toe can cause severe pain and swelling. Numbness in toes caused by compressed nerves in the lumbar spine is accompanied by pain to the lower back and legs extending to the toes. Other symptoms include a burning feeling, anxiety, prickling sensation, frequent urination, pain while walking, lower back pain, itchiness, muscle spasms, and pain on the toes.
Symptom: Pain or numbness that radiates down a leg with tingling, burning or weakness, all of which worsens with movement. Possible problem: A herniated or protruding disk, usually caused by arthritis of the spine, aging, injury or, in rare cases, a spinal tumor.