What would cause a stinging feeling in the pads of my toes?
There are many causes of tingling, burning or stinging in the pads of the toes. Depending on the location and which toes, it can be caused by a benign enlargement of a nerve in your foot called a neuroma.
Another possibility is a condition where a nerve gets trapped at the level of the ankle. This is called tarsal tunnel syndrome, and is similar to carpal tunnel syndrome of the wrist. These symptoms can also be coming from your lower back. At times, burning and tingling can be caused by a systemic problem, like a vitamin deficiency or diabetes.
You should make an appointment with your podiatrist to have a foot examination and find out what the diagnosis is. In the mean time, wear flat shoes or limit your heel height to less than 2 inches. Make sure to choose a shoe with a wide, round toe box.
That also happens on the pad (ball) of the foot. In my case, it is definitly related to my type 2 diabetes.
I had the same thing, plus toe cramps. Turned out to be peripheral neuropathy
I recommend seeing a Neurologist who can administer tests. I had the same thing and it turned out to be peripheral neuropathy. I take Lyrica for it and it is very helpful.
