[pct-l] Foot back to normal

[Jim & Jane Moody]

John, 
Part of what you're experiencing might be the typical result of hiking a long way at one time - persistent numbness in the toes and soles of feet due to nerves being damages by continued impacts.  I thru'ed the AT in '06 and came home with numbness (but no pain) in the bottoms of my feet.  after doing the PCT in sections and starting the CDT, it's still there.  Probably always will be.  If your only symptom is numbness, welcome to a very large club.  If you're having pain, I'd go see a doc. 
  
Good luck, 
Mango 

----- Original Message -----

From: "John Herrin" <johndavidherrin at gmail.com> 
To: pct-l at backcountry.net 
Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2014 5:15:25 PM 
Subject: [pct-l] Foot back to normal 

I finished a SOBO section hike of the PCT, Ashland OR to Mt Whitney last 
week. It was an awesome experience and I met lots of NOBO thrus. My feet 
held up pretty well but the ball of my left foot along with two toes began 
to feel sort of a numbing pain. I walked through it each day but now that 
I'm home, the ball of my foot is still tender and the toes are sort of 
numb. Not completely, just sort of half way between awake and asleep :) 

I'm beginning to wonder how long this might last and if any others 
experienced a similar pain. 

Thoughts? I am hoping it will resolve itself and I won't need to see a 
doctor. I kinda hate going to the doctor and even though I'm 60, I've 
enjoyed good health. 

Thanks, 
John Herrin 
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