Can shingles lead to toe numbness?I have had a normal nerve conduction test....yet my toes have been numb for almost 2 yrs. I am not diabetic, and had a break out of what I now believe to have been shingles, about 3yrs. ago.I am now 43, and I also had chicken pox when I was 18.
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. No, shingles never causes anesthesia or numbness. It can cause paresthesia, means altered sensation like burning, tingling etc. All these symptoms be always associated with the pain, which is hallmark of shingles. I advise you to please get your complete examination done as it is very initial symptoms of big things. Numbness has wide etiology for its occurrence. So once the cause is known treatment should be guided on that direction. I advise you to wear a soft footwear otherwise the numb area get ulcers. Once formed the ulcer will be very difficult to heal in such an area. Please maintain the good hygienic atmosphere around the toes as it can prevent the future infection. Please take vitamin B complex tablets under doctors guidance until you visit the concerned specialist. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist, ChatDoctor.