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wet sensation bottom left foot

Discussion in 'Ask your questions here' started by sondrella, Oct 20, 2008.

  1. sondrella

    sondrella New Member


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    The last 5 days i have been noticing a wet sensation on the bottom of my left foot. It is always in the exact same place on the sole of my foot. I have searched the internet everywhere for some sort of reasoning as to why i am getting this unusual sensation, but havent found any answers AT ALL! Can someone please help?!
     
  2. FootDoc

    FootDoc New Member

    DISCLAIMER:
    THE FOLLOWING IS OFFERED GRATIS AS GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY, AND, AS SUCH, MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE TO THE SPECIFIC QUESTIONER AND/OR HIS/HER PROBLEM. IT IS CLEARLY NOT BASED ON ACTUAL KNOWLEDGE AND/OR EXAMINATION OF THE QUESTIONER OR HIS/HER MEDICAL HISTORY, AND IT CAN NOT AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS DEFINITIVE MEDICAL OPINION OR ADVICE. ONLY THROUGH HANDS- ON PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH THE ACTUAL PATIENT CAN ACCURATE MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS BE ESTABLISHED AND SPECIFIC ADVICE BE GIVEN. NO DOCTOR/PATIENT RELATIONSHIP IS CREATED OR ESTABLISHED OR MAY BE INFERRED. THE QUESTIONER AND/OR READER IS INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT HIS OR HER OWN DOCTOR BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH ANY SUGGESTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, AND TO ACT ONLY UPON HIS/HER OWN DOCTOR’S ORDERS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. BY THE READING OF MY POSTING WHICH FOLLOWS, THE READER STIPULATES AND CONFIRMS THAT HE/SHE FULLY UNDERSTANDS THIS DISCLAIMER AND HOLDS HARMLESS THIS WRITER. IF THIS IS NOT FULLY AGREEABLE TO YOU, THE READER, AND/OR YOU HAVE NOT ATTAINED THE AGE OF 18 YEARS, YOU HEREBY ARE ADMONISHED TO READ NO FURTHER.
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    Unless there is, in fact, an area of wetness, such sensations would have to be considered a derangement of sensation, and I would think that neurologic issues should be considered by the doctor whom you choose. You are not likely to find these answers on the Internet, and/or without a physical examination. Be prepared to offer a cogent and detailed history to the doctor, as you know far more about the details of what you are feeling than any doctor might. But don't necessarily get hung up on or married to your insistence that the feeling is specifically one of wetness. I have personally NEVER heard of that complaint, and there may be other words which better describe it and which might give the doctor more insight.
     
  3. Unregistered

    Unregistered Guest

    I was really surprised this morning when I did a search and found your thread, because for the last 3, maybe 4 weeks, I too have been having this strange 'wet' sensation on the bottom of my right foot, and there is nothing there!

    At first, I thought I had a small hole in the bottom of my shoe, causing a 'draft' down there. But there was no hole! My foot was completely dry and warm. No wetness, only this sensation of it, like a dampness, like a slight breeze blowing across damp skin. But like I said, my foot is completely warm each time, and always dry!! WEIRD!

    I have not been ill, but the ONLY thing I can think of that has changed for me in the last month is that I have started taking cholesterol medicine for the first time in my life. Lisinopril, I believe. I am a 40 year old woman. Other than that, there have been no changes in my life, or health that I can think of.

    Are you by chance taking some medicine too? Do you think it is from the cholesterol medicine?
     
  4. blackberrybunny

    blackberrybunny New Member

    I'm the poster above, 'unregistered.' I tried to login that day and had problems. The medicine is lovastatin. I am still having the mysterious sensation, except for the last couple of days, and maybe that is because of my cycle? I dunno.... weird.....
     
  5. Unregistered

    Unregistered Guest

    I have been feeling the same thing (a sudden sensation of having my right foot wet) for the last 4 or 5 days. It lasts for a few seconds. At first it was just a couple of times, but now the frequency is increasing. I checked with a doctor firend who answered the same as the reply above: if nothing is evident look for neurological problems, but I keep searching. The fact that you two have the same problem indicates that it is not that unusual and that we should keep searching for an explanation.

    Good luck (and Merry Christmas).
     
  6. blackberrybunny

    blackberrybunny New Member

    Hello again. I've been meaning to report back for days now, but kept getting sidetracked. Wanted to say that the wet feeling on the bottom of my foot has diminished a lot. Some days, I don't notice it at all. I had nearly ran out of my cholesterol meds, so I was taking one pill every 3 days or so, to make them stretch..... I called in for a refill, but have not had a chance, for over a week now, to pick them up! Meanwhile, for a couple of days, the wet sensation started on my ring finder of my left hand! It was so weird!!! Only a coupe of days, not back to back, and then again for a short while yesterday. It is so odd. Since it is cold here now, I've been keeping my feet in my warm house shoes, so it's harder to tell about the wet sensation on my foot. I really think it has something to do with the cholesterol medicine, because since I have ran out, I have not really noticed much. Not much, except for my finger, and that didn't last either.

    When I can finally pick up that refill, I will report back and let you guys know if these werid sensations start again afte I resume taking the medicine.
     
  7. Unregistered

    Unregistered Guest

    Hi...I have been getting a wet sensation top of left foot...I am not on any medication. I was walking in my Foot Socks and my foot felt as if cold warter was running down my left foot...I rubbed it ...it did not go away...after maybe a couple minutes it quit?
    If anyone finds an explantion for it besides medication...Please reply..
    Thank You
     
  8. Same Here

    Same Here Guest

    I am a 30 year old Healthy Female, no meds and very active. I too have been having a weird sensation the past 2 days. It's on my left heel. My foot, only in this spot, will have the sensation of beeing very cold and wet, even though it's warm and dry to the touch. I was searching for answers but don't see much out there.
     
  9. coldfeet

    coldfeet Guest

    hello...even on the net i didn't think i'd find anything regarding this...but same here....31yr old male, healthy etc....just started a matter of weeks ago...in front of heel toward inside of arch/foot i have a cold/wet sensation like i just stepped in water...i've pretty much got myself trained to know i dont have puddles throughout my house by now...still odd....any info is appreciated...thanks-
     
  10. FootDoc

    FootDoc New Member

    Look folks. There are only three situation which I can come up with which could account for feeling one's feet to be wet:
    1. The feet ARE wet
    2. A neuropathy is causing it (most likely cause)
    3. The sensation is hysterical.

    So, the corresponding recommendations would be:
    1. Stop stepping in water, or find the cause of the wetness or get a towel
    2. See a neurologist.
    3. See a head doctor.

    But posting to say, "me to" will get you nothing but sympathy.
     
  11. cheryl25

    cheryl25 New Member

    This is a question for the Foot Doc... I am without doubt that my husband is having neurological effects from a head trauma in August 2008. He has now returned f(or the most part) to "normal". There are subtle differences only. We cannot afford to go back to the neurologist but now he tells me of symptoms he's had all along but did not see the significance at the time that we saw the neurologist for his follow-up visit after he was dismissed from the hospital.
    He is having a constant sensation on the bottom of his feet. He says it feels like he's standing in cool water, says it's very refreshing but weird.
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    ***My question is this....should we be worried about this? I know you must recommend we see a specialist to find out for sure but, then again, we HOPE this is nothing to worry about!
     
  12. FootDoc

    FootDoc New Member

    DISCLAIMER:
    THE FOLLOWING IS OFFERED GRATIS AS GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY, AND, AS SUCH, MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE TO THE SPECIFIC QUESTIONER AND/OR HIS/HER PROBLEM. IT IS CLEARLY NOT BASED ON ACTUAL KNOWLEDGE AND/OR EXAMINATION OF THE QUESTIONER OR HIS/HER MEDICAL HISTORY, AND IT CAN NOT AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS DEFINITIVE MEDICAL OPINION OR ADVICE. ONLY THROUGH HANDS- ON PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH THE ACTUAL PATIENT CAN ACCURATE MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS BE ESTABLISHED AND SPECIFIC ADVICE BE GIVEN. NO DOCTOR/PATIENT RELATIONSHIP IS CREATED OR ESTABLISHED OR MAY BE INFERRED. THE QUESTIONER AND/OR READER IS INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT HIS OR HER OWN DOCTOR BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH ANY SUGGESTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, AND TO ACT ONLY UPON HIS/HER OWN DOCTOR’S ORDERS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. BY THE READING OF MY POSTING WHICH FOLLOWS, THE READER STIPULATES AND CONFIRMS THAT HE/SHE FULLY UNDERSTANDS THIS DISCLAIMER AND HOLDS HARMLESS THIS WRITER. IF THIS IS NOT FULLY AGREEABLE TO YOU, THE READER, AND/OR YOU HAVE NOT ATTAINED THE AGE OF 18 YEARS, YOU HEREBY ARE ADMONISHED TO READ NO FURTHER.
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    Neuropathic symptomatology can be of many and diverse etiologies, and whether his is related to previous head trauma, I am not qualified to say, though it would be my general feeling that neuropathies mediated at a brain level would be unlikely to manifest solely on the bottom of the feet. Certainly, no matter the cause, such sensations as you describe may be of concern on various levels. Whether or not it is something to worry about or whether it may herald and portend something more serious to his generalized health and well-being is something beyond my knowledge and expertise. Based on his previous history, I would encourage him to obtain an evaluation from someone qualified to offer a definitive opinion.
     
    Last edited: Jan 13, 2009
  13. cheryl25

    cheryl25 New Member

    Thank you for your time. We will eventually seek advice from his neurologist as soon as finances permit.
     
  14. Unregistered

    Unregistered Guest

    did you ever find out about the wet sensation on the bottom of your left foot? i have been experiencing the same thing today and its freaking me out. my sensation is closer to the ball of my foot and it actually feels like i stepped in some cold water.
     
  15. Unregistered

    Unregistered Guest

    I've been experiencing a distinct "cold" feeling bilaterally in the arches of my feet that lasts for HOURS. I suppose it could feel "wet", but I'd describe it more as feelings of cold. It started after a strange pain I had behind my right knee (not my left so that's wierd)...I'm turning 40, so everyone just say's "your getting old!" Regardless, I'm going to my doc.
     
  16. I have had the same sensation for about a year or so- exact same wet warm/cold foot. One consult with a nurse practitioner (ugghh....can I ever see a "real" doctor?) and they suggested perhaps a surge of hormones. My mother also gets this same sensation and she had tumors on her pituitary and adrenal glands... not sure if there is any link to either suggestion- but worth looking into perhaps?
     
  17. Unregistered

    Unregistered Guest

    New post from Oklahoma. I entered into the search engine "cold sensation on bottom of foot" tonight and was surprised to find this dialogue that describes exactly what I've been experiencing. It started about two weeks ago, and now occurs several times an hour. I take no medication and am otherwise healthy. When it started, I would crawl around the carpet to find the wet spot I'd stepped in. Thanks for the suggestion to see a neurologist - scary.
     
  18. oopsydaisy

    oopsydaisy Guest

    Hi there,

    well I am glad to find this thread re the wet sensation and I am little stunned this seems to be so odd and yes hard to find anything online about when usually there is anything and everything you ever wanted topic wise online.

    sorry foot doc but I am posting because ME TOO !!!

    I have a wet sensation on my big toe on the left. It began with a fall that resulted in 4 months of numbness in the toe on and off and then the wet feeling. I really paid attention when it was a strong sensation of wet to the toe in a rain storm and I thought I had a defective shoe but I was wearing brand new water proof shoes with sheep skin lining. My feet were toasty and dry .. so it is a brain or nerve thing. I now notive the wet sensation lots of the time with or without rain and with or without shoes on. it is happening more and more of the time and wet is the proper descrition. I could say cold but it feels more of a cold wetness and not simply cold.. How strange !! i have to say I am glad to find others that this has happened to.

    I see my nurologist monday so if i have time will bring it up and report back here what he says. For me the guessing is a little easier as I have bad spinal issues that cause me lots of nerve pain and sensations . I am blaming my spine for now since I do have a whole host of other pains and sensations from my ribs to me elbow to limbs athat come from mutiple spine issues . I am blaming the same though I really don't know what is happening with this and have never felt the same sensation anyplace else. Numbness is common to me and pain more so , but not the wet feeling which is very bizzare (Note all do not happen at once w/ the toe . Each sensation happens seperately so sometimes the toe is numb and others it hurts and sometimes I get the wet feeling). I am also mystified because this fall that started th whole thing .. well, I fell off my kitchen counter and was very lucky to get no severe injuries but there are 2 tiny spots.. the toe is one and the other is one spot on the other leg on my shin but very small .. that never stopped hurting & feeling strange since.. Why would that happen either ? so there are some odd things happening with me and I am so curious what is going on !!

    ~ alison

    ps again, i am sorry to the foot doc as i don't mean to frustrate you with the "me too" post, but I am having indeed having a me too , I will be getting checked out as you recommend, & i just have to say that I do think there is value to people sharing like experiences until they can get other sorts of answers especially when something seems so strange )
     
  19. Unregistered

    Unregistered Guest

    My situation is somewhat different, but I get the feeling that I have just stepped into a warm wet spot (like maybe an animal has just urinated & it's still very warm) & I don't see it but I feel like I have stepped in it in my sock feet. I walk around the house in my socks, and it feels like I have actually stepped into warm water and I can feel it spreading like my socks are absorbing it & it last for a few minutes. Either or both feet on the ball of the foot. It happens maybe every two to three days. No new meds. Just sharing the info to let you guys know you aren't crazy, etc. I am not asking for your advice Foot Doc.
     
  20. Unregistered

    Unregistered Guest

    Yet another one here.
    Started about 3 days ago.
    44 year old male.
    No meds, no pain, no injuries, no medical history.
    Right foot - ball of foot.
    Seems to be increasing from only a few feelings per day.
    Now - even while sitting on the sofa.

    Will be watching this thread to see if anyone posts any info to explain this.

    thanks!
     
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