Medicare payroll tax on earned income. The Medicare payroll tax is 2.9%. It applies only to earned income, which is wages you are paid by an employer, plus tips. Youâre responsible for 1.45% of the tax, and itâs deducted automatically from your paycheck.
Neuropathy is nerve damage. Numbness and tingling in the feet and legs usually signal neuropathy. Later symptoms include weakness and pain. There are many possible causes of neuropathy in the lower extremities. Neuropathy can be acquired or inherited. Many people who have neuropathy in the feet and legs have developed this condition as a complication of diabetes. Some inherited disorders cause nerve damage in the feet and legs. The most common of these is Charcot-Marie-Tooth, which causes extreme weakening and numbness of muscles in the legs and feet. Risk factors for developing neuropathy in the legs and feet include diabetes, alcoholism and vitamin deficiencies.
Neuropathy, also known as peripheral neuropathy or neuritis, is a condition caused by nerve damage that may result from illnesses such as diabetes, injuries, infections or exposure to various toxins. Common symptoms include tingling, burning and/or numbness and pain in the hands and feet. According to the Mayo Clinic, a healthy diet may help prevent or reduce symptoms of neuropathy for those at greatest risk.