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First — please don't feel embarrassed! New symptoms are exactly what your neurologist needs to hear about. That's literally their job, and you deserve proper care. The toenail situation especially needs attention sooner rather than later, as unnoticed injuries can become serious when you can't feel them properly.

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First — please don't feel embarrassed! New symptoms are exactly what your neurologist needs to hear about. That's literally their job, and you deserve proper care. The toenail situation especially needs attention sooner rather than later, as unnoticed injuries can become serious when you can't feel them properly.

What you're describing — throbbing, numbness, arch pain, and not feeling injuries — are all recognized experiences for people with MS. Other MyMSTeam members have shared similar things:

- "My feet go from numb to pins and needles to burning hot."
- "My feet and hands continue to be numb and have that horrible freezing, crawling feeling." MS can disrupt nerve signals, causing the brain to misinterpret sensations — creating throbbing or pain even alongside numbness. This nerve-related pain affects a significant number of people with MS.

The arch and heel pain after minimal walking could also be worth discussing separately with your neurologist, who may refer you to a podiatrist. Custom shoe inserts (orthotics) sometimes help with foot pain and discomfort.

The falling risk combined with foot numbness is really important to flag too — please don't wait for your next scheduled visit. Call them now about the toenail injury. You've got this! 💪

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