| Re: Scary Numb Foot, only 18
It sounds like a circulation problem. Since it was a one off its most likely nothing serious.
I suffer from numb hands, lower legs and feet and this cold weather certainly doesn't help. The best thing to do is eep rubbing your foot till you can feel yourself touching it, or put a hot water bottle on your foot to warm it up. Not too hot though...just luke warm because your foot is numb you can feel how hot something is and can burn yourself because of this.
Also put on 3 pairs of socks and keep away from cold areas and try to sit as close to the fire as possible. Once your foot heats up you will regain feeling and it should be ok.
However if your foot goes black or a very dark colour then go to the hospital. If it isnt better in a few hours, ring your doctor for advice.
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