Some people may experience numbness, burning, stinging pain, tingling and pricking sensations, sensitivity to touch and even numb toes. It can be tingling that effects the ball of the foot and travels up the leg, or loss of sensation in the feet. Neuropathy in the feet is a very common condition. There can be many causes. Diabetes and Chemotherapy are the most prevalent cause and usually start with stabbing pain in the toes for chemo patients and burning pain for diabetics. However, there are many symptoms and it can be any one of them. It varies with the person.