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Why Am I So Tired All The The Time While Experiencing Extreme Back Pain, Numbness In The Feet And Burning Sensation In The Legs?

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Posted on Sat, 5 Mar 2022
Question: I'm so tired all the the time and i have extreme back pain with numbness in my feet and a burning sensation in my legs. My Dr put me on gabapentin and i go to physical therapy but no relief at all I'm desperate it's like it is sucking my energy
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
The cause should be found and treated.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Strong back pain and pain in legs may get you tired, but, regarding the symptoms, neuropathies and their possible causes should be considered and evaluated further.

Spinal stenosis, diabetes, prolonged alcohol use, viral infections, low vitamin B12, anemia, etc. are conditions that should be considered and evaluated further by consulting with a Neurologist and by tests such blood tests, MRI if the lumbar spine, and nerve conduction study of the legs.

Gabapentin is one of the drugs that may improve symptoms like yours, but best treatment in such cases includes a correct diagnosis and treatment of the underlying cause.

Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
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Why Am I So Tired All The The Time While Experiencing Extreme Back Pain, Numbness In The Feet And Burning Sensation In The Legs?

Brief Answer: The cause should be found and treated. Detailed Answer: Hello, Strong back pain and pain in legs may get you tired, but, regarding the symptoms, neuropathies and their possible causes should be considered and evaluated further. Spinal stenosis, diabetes, prolonged alcohol use, viral infections, low vitamin B12, anemia, etc. are conditions that should be considered and evaluated further by consulting with a Neurologist and by tests such blood tests, MRI if the lumbar spine, and nerve conduction study of the legs. Gabapentin is one of the drugs that may improve symptoms like yours, but best treatment in such cases includes a correct diagnosis and treatment of the underlying cause. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.