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What Causes Burning Feeling Of Spinal Nerve, Numbness And Tingling Feeling Of Leg?

Posted on Fri, 16 Jan 2015

Question: I just had a spinal nerve burning about a hour ago in right side. . my leg feels numb and in tingling. is this normal? If so, how long will it last. I get the left side tomorrow

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Little bit more information will be helpful

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.To help you better please tell me-
1.Do you have any radiating pain from lower back to foot?
2.What makes the pain worse/better?
The numbness and tingling sensation of short duration and of alternative nature could be because of prolong sitting in one posture,leading to nerve getting compressed (sciatic nerve).It usually takes few minutes time and gets better of its own.
The other cause is pinched nerve at lower back.This requires clinical and MRI examination to confirm.
Looking forward to your reply.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mukesh Chugh (16 minutes later)

hi. I had the spinal nerve burning procedure on my right side. when I try to walk it seems that I don't have control of my foot. Feels like it is sleeping. I seem to be getting the tingling on my foot. I haven't been walking much since I came home a couple hours ago because I don't want to fall, but I could feel the tingling while I am sitting. I s this normal after the procedure? I am really not in pain. Thanks in advance

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
As follows

Detailed Answer:
Hi
You are welcome
I have gone through your reply carefully and please tell me-
1.The name of procedure done and the diagnosis?
2.Any chronic disease like diabetes?
Meanwhile you continue with rest and shots/pill of vitamin B12 along with drug pregablin . Get them prescribed by your doctor.
Get well soon.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mukesh Chugh (26 minutes later)

hi. the procedure is called radio frequency I am not diabetic. I do have degeneration of the disc in my lower back. I did get up to walk a bit ago and it was better except for the tingling

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It takes few weeks time

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have gone through your reply,it usually takes three to four weeks for the treated nerves to completely turn off from sending pain message . During this period, your back may feel weak or odd and may experience pain until the nerves are dead.
You may have the treatment as discussed earlier for tingling sensation .
Hope this answers your query.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar