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On 17 Aug 99 at 20:56, J. R. Bruman wrote:

> New PD Symptom?                                  17 Aug 99
> During my recent semiannual visit to the neurologist, I reported
> an odd tingling or numb feeling in the toes of either foot, only
> when I flex them, that began about a month ago. Not troublesome
> so far, just curious. I can still pick things up with my toes, so
> muscle control, as well as skin sensation (touch or temperature),
> is still there. She said it's possibly "peripheral neuropathy"
> but didn't comment on what that might be a symptom of. My small
> reference library is no help, and I wonder if anyone out there
> has had similar experience or a clue about it. I've never seen it
> mentioned in connection with PD, maybe it's just that my socks
> are too short? Cheers,
> Joe
>
No, you're not dreaming Joe. I also feel pretty much precisely what
you describe, particularly in my Parkinson side foot.  I also feel a
burning sensation in the base of my big toe at times when flexing my
toes.

regards........murray
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