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Experiencing Tingling In Feet, Legs, Burning Feet At Night. Parkinsons Or Similar Neurological Disorder?

Thank you. I am a fairly fit woman of 83 years. I have had a pacemaker for 15 years ,but am in A.F. ,so on warfrin daily. Last year ,I took severe pains in my shoulders and hips. ESR was not raised, but as painkillers gave little relief, I had a trial of prednisolone which cleared the pain within 3 days. I also have recurring uti which needs a low dose of Trimethoprim 100mgs daily to keep the infection at bay . For the past 6 months I have been experiencing tingling in my feet & legs and burning feet at night . My hands have also started tingling along with some tremors. My weight is constant at 170lbs ( I am 5 11 ) Ihve no thirst or other signs of diabetes. I do not drink alcohol, or smoke . I have a good healthy diet with plenty of fresh veg etc. Could this be the onset of parkinsons or similar neurological disorder, or just old age ? I would be grateful for your advice.
Mon, 28 Oct 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.

I will advise you to do MRI spine.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help

I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Another possibility can be peripheral neuropathy.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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Experiencing Tingling In Feet, Legs, Burning Feet At Night. Parkinsons Or Similar Neurological Disorder?

Hello, I have studied your case. I will advise you to do MRI spine. Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Another possibility can be peripheral neuropathy. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care