Differential strength in toes

[ConcernedBond]

Hi All, apologies for a brew thread. But my old one was closed. As I wrote before I started twitching back in April.

I was completely over it as the twitching came with no strength loss etc.

However I currently notice that my left toes feel a lot weaker than my right toes. I can lift them and go on my heels etc, but if I push back against them they feel far less able to resist than my right. I also cannot wiggle them etc with anywhere near the speed or dexterity as my right toes and get quite a lot of twitching in my left arch.

I wonder if this differential weakness is normal. Does it sound like it could be early strength loss or toe drop etc?

I had a phone appointment with a neuro, of course he could not assess anything there. I am on the waitlist for an EMG but that is apparently a long wait.

Appreciate any insight.

 

[Nikki J]

The neuro couldn’t tell anything over the phone. We certainly can’t over the internet. Do stop testing yourself. It is incredibly tempting I know but it feeds your worry, can become excessive and can even lead to injury. Have your gp take a look

 

[lgelb]

While you are waiting for the neuro appointment, and if your GP agrees, it might be worthwhile to consult a podiatrist. It is not unusual for one foot to be quite different from the other in terms of flexibility and strength, and for many reasons.

Best,
Laurie

 

[affected]

You can't test yourself. The best insight we can give is to physically see a doctor. Until then, do all you can to promote physical and mental health in your life as that is something you can control.