“Numb feet” that are bilaterally and equally numb can be generated by peripheral neuropathy (see website), a condition where the nerves “become sick” These symptoms are associated with increased night symptoms (you don’t want the covers to touch your feet). The knee can occasionally cause unilateral (one-sided) symptoms with a condition called common peroneal neuropathy (see website) where this nerve becomes entrapped on the outside of the knee. I haven’t seen this syndrome occur on both sides but I assume it could be possible.
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Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
