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How Can Severe Numbness In The Lower Legs Be Treated?

Hello, I am a 39 year old male. I have an active job (oil delivery to houses), and I also train in boxing. I am in the best shape of my life presently, but my biggest concern is that sometimes while watching tv on the floor, I will sit on my knees. My lower legs will tend to fall asleep from this, and I am worried about the loss of circulation. Many times it takes up to an hour or two for my legs, especially left one, to feel normal again. Lately I have also noticed occasional numbness in my toes and hands. I am going to my PCP in a couple weeks but I would like to know if this is very serious as in possible blood clot(s)? I would doubt that I would be able to do the job and especially the high intensity training that I do if I had something major, but then again I know that professional athletes can get blood clots and other things too.
Thu, 18 May 2017
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Hello Dear
I understood your concern deeply.
@ Possibilities include - over exertion of muscle fibers - stretching in
certain odd position - diabetic neuropathy - trace elements like
Magnesium, Calcium ,Zinc deficiency - Peripheral vascular disease -
others.
@ Management depends on the cause finding,fixing the issue accordingly.
General precautions to tackle severe numbness :
- wear proper fitting shoes
- maintain your BP , Blood sugar, weight , cholesterol levels in control
- avoid walking bare foot
- regular walking , exercises , YOGA without failure
- avoid smoking / alcohol / any abuse substances
- immerse limb in lukewarm water when such things happen along with need
of analgesics, gabapentin , methylcobalamine according to the case
evaluations by the Consultant.
- maintain hydration levels with plenty of liquids
- balanced diet rich in all nutrient with particular emphasis on protein ,
vitamins , minerals , anti-oxidants , trace elements like Zinc, Magnesium,
calcium, B complexes .
- when resting keep legs elevated for 30 degrees above 2-3 pillows .
Hope this will definitely help you.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Get well soon dear.
Regards.
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How Can Severe Numbness In The Lower Legs Be Treated?

Hello Dear I understood your concern deeply. @ Possibilities include - over exertion of muscle fibers - stretching in certain odd position - diabetic neuropathy - trace elements like Magnesium, Calcium ,Zinc deficiency - Peripheral vascular disease - others. @ Management depends on the cause finding,fixing the issue accordingly. General precautions to tackle severe numbness : - wear proper fitting shoes - maintain your BP , Blood sugar, weight , cholesterol levels in control - avoid walking bare foot - regular walking , exercises , YOGA without failure - avoid smoking / alcohol / any abuse substances - immerse limb in lukewarm water when such things happen along with need of analgesics, gabapentin , methylcobalamine according to the case evaluations by the Consultant. - maintain hydration levels with plenty of liquids - balanced diet rich in all nutrient with particular emphasis on protein , vitamins , minerals , anti-oxidants , trace elements like Zinc, Magnesium, calcium, B complexes . - when resting keep legs elevated for 30 degrees above 2-3 pillows . Hope this will definitely help you. Thanks for using health care magic. Get well soon dear. Regards.