Numbness and Tingling...

[missxj]

I've noticed lately that after doing about 20 minutes or so of cardio on a machine, the bottoms of my feet start to go numb and tingle a little bit.
Could this be a result of bad shoes? Or poor circulation perhaps?
Thank you

 

[missxj]

It seems to happen in my right foot more than the left

 

[missxj]

does anyone have any ideas??

 

[Donnie Darko]

Extremities seem to develop neuropathy issues faster than any other place on the body. How long does the numbness/tingling last after you finish the cardio? Do you have numbness and tingling on leg workout days?

 

[missxj]

The numbness generally only lasts as long as I am using the machine. It diminishes very shortly after I get off and take a few steps. I have never experienced numbness or tingling any other time than during cardio work outs( which I do daily) It doesn't seem to make a difference whether it's a leg work out day or not.

 

[Backtobasicks]

I've noticed lately that after doing about 20 minutes or so of cardio on a machine, the bottoms of my feet start to go numb and tingle a little bit.
Could this be a result of bad shoes? Or poor circulation perhaps?
Thank you

I got this when I was using a bike for atleast 20 mins too, I think it's that your legs are moving constantly and mucks around with the circulation (upper body is completely relaxed) as when I go cycling with a road bike.. Even for 1 hour + there's no tingling.

 

[Backtobasicks]

does anyone have any ideas??

But, I wouldn't be worried or anything to be honest it's not like you can't walk or your legs are numb for days. It's directly related to the cardio haha

 

[StevenM23]

Lactic acid build up makes ur feet or legs go numb , if ur on cycle u produce more lactic acid

 

[Sust 350]

Try different shoes. It's probably to tight.

 

[jjtt]

Oh that always used to happen to me on an elliptical. i definitely don't have nerve damage.

 

[Donnie Darko]

Since the neuropathy is during cardio and dissipates shortly after cardio and does not seem to affect you during leg workout days, I am assuming that it could be your shoes. A cheap way of finding out if it is your shoes is to loosen up the laces and wearing your shoes more loosely than normal before you try to buy new shoes. Not all sneakers or tennis shoes are created equal either. If you take your sneakers into your hand and they are easy to twist at the soles they are not very good. It is actually hard for me to explain without a visual, but nearly any running store should have a salesman that could explain it with a good visual. First, try to loosen up the laces and get more comfortable and then try a different shoe if possible. A pediatrist isn't too expensive to see, especially if you have decent insurance and your family doctor will give you a referral.

 

[Sust 350]

It can also be your socks putting pressure on your toes too.

 

[nickb86]

ok so try running barefooted lol, could be beneficial as to whats causing it,also do you have any medical conditions which my cause these symptoms ?