Numbness in My Right Foot While Exercising

I was having the same thing happen to me early last year. I went to the chiropractor a few times and he was able to clear it up.

You need to see your doctor, could be a back problem.. like a slipped disc..

Yes, go to the Doctor... it could be many things... and your foot seems to swell... since your shoe gets tight....

Does it ONLY happen when doing the Elliptical???

Numbness... can be due to many things as well. Circulatory, pinched nerve.... but only a Doctor can diagnose that.

I have this problem also. It has to do with the sze of your shoe and how it is laced. I read an article once about the right way to lace your shoes according to the type of exercise (walking, running etc). Also, you should choose a shoe 1/2 size larger if used for exercising on machines or brisk walking. This gives your foot the additional room needed. According to what I read, if loosenling your shoes helps relieve the numbness, shoe size is probably the culprit.

As many people have said it could just be your shoe that are causing the problem. I had this problem several years ago and new shoes didn't help. I went to my PCP and was referred to a specialist that determined I pronate which causes excessive pressure on the joint and causes the numbness. I was fitted for special inserts for my shoes that helped realign my foot and the problem went away. If new shoes don't help I would suggest seeing your doctor.

Swelling typically occurs when there is sodium retention. Sodium retention occurs when there is potassium depletion. I would try to take more potassium rich foods (potato, banana), lugols iodine -a couple drops in some water a day, and watch your sodium intake. Does your blood pressure ever run high, or do you ever have high blood sugar issues?
If so you will need to look into reducing your cortisol or aldosterone.
Those with low potassium usually also need magnesium supps.

I have had a similar problem and it turned out to be an S1 injury that got worse, leading to sciatica. My doctor said that the muscles were irritating the sciatic nerve. Yours may not be the same, but you should check it out.

If the numbness goes away when you loosen your shoes, it might be as simple as having your shoes tied too tightly. Additionally, you may wish to try a different shoe that would be a better fit for your foot.

Also, when you are on the pedal is your right foot pushed all the way up to the top of the pedal? That pressure might be causing the numbness. I experienced this a while back and the fix was really simple: slide the foot back on the pedal and be sure it isn't sliding up to the rim/lip.

Finally, if this issue persists then it won't hurt to have your primary care physician take a look and make sure it isn't something else. Good luck!

this has happened to me also, but just with my toes. i tried just loosening my laces before tying them, but i ended up getting a metatarsal bar to put under the insole of my shoes. they were about $13 and i had to adjust the positioning alot before they were comfortable. i bought my husband some too, but he did not have the patience to find the "sweet spot" of positioning it. if it is on the wrong place, it will hurt! i went to a store called comfort plus shoes, and they had this computer thing to stand on and it shoed where u need support etc. that gave the salesman an idea of where to start when helping me find a solution.

Btw, the salesman said it was possible that it is nerve damage too, so if this doesnt work, u need to see a dr.

I have the same problem in my left foot. I have been to the dr for fear that it is diabetes or plantars facitis (sp). My situation it seems is from wearing the wrong shoes, not having the proper arch support and from wearing old sneakers. Doc says to get better shoes for everyday use like Merrell's that have a natural arch and to get new sneakers that are for walking or running. In your case, you could assume the same but if those simple things don't help then you may want to have your doc check for plant fac. and for diabetes. :o)

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I used to get the same thing (assuming it's the same thing) in my case, the toe right next to my big toe would get numb and sometimes right below it where the bottom of the foot begins. I found that when I used the elyptical my foot was always in the same place and this coupled with the pressure on my foot every time I would take a stride downward would eventually lead to the numbing.. I found it to be similar to when you might cross your legs and sit for too long and you cut off the blood flow.. and then you have to shake your leg and it feels normal again... well, once I start moving my foot and toes around every few minutes to release the tension the numbing went away. try this when you do your next workout..

It is exactly what you said, your shoes are too tight. It used to happen to me all the time. Try loosing the laces across the top of the foot. If you need to, keep the top lace tighter so your foot doesnt slide out of your shoe. Once you break in to your shoes more, that should help.

I have had the same problem. I finally put my brain to work and got new shoes. This time i bought the wide size. I must have tried on over a dozen shoes and different sizes and different stores as well. That did the trick. no more tingling, numbing on my right toes.
Try new shoes. First, it is cheaper before going to doctor ect.. You may be amazed it was that simple.

Our feet can change over time, weight loss, baby weight gain then loss, wearing sandals all the time then going into tight shoes. etc.