HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Numbness In Shin, Ankle And Foot, Hear Heart Beat In Ear, Indentations On Head. MRI Done. Are Symptoms Related?

I have had 3 MRIs (one on the lower back and two on my right knee ) the past month because I have numbness in my shin, ankle and foot . I am unable to raise my foot at the ankle. They found a herniated disc between the L5 and S1 but barely compressing on my S1 nerve. Additionally, I have been having alot of back and neck pain accompanied with headaches. I have pain and ringing in my right ear along with feeling/ hearing my heartbeat in my ear. The top of my head has been hurting me lately and I just noticed two indentations on the top of my head. Are all of these symptoms related?
Wed, 20 Feb 2013
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hai,

Thanks for writing in,

Seems you are suffering from Foot drop (Common Peroneal Nerve palsy). Herniated disc between L5/S1 along cannot cause foot drop. Did you sustain any injury around your right knee or any kind of compression on lateral aspect of your knee joint? I would suggest you to go for nerve conduction study for your foot drop and proceed further. Discuss with your doctor.

The ringing in ear or indentations on top of your head are not related to your foot drop. Get yourself examined from ENT and Neurophysician to diagnose your problem.

Till then passively keep moving your ankle joint. Since your leg and foot are numb, take care that you don't get hurt / wounded. Always use foot wears - adequately padded to avoid skin ulcerations.

Wish you a good health.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Magnetic resonance imaging


Loading Online Doctors....
Numbness In Shin, Ankle And Foot, Hear Heart Beat In Ear, Indentations On Head. MRI Done. Are Symptoms Related?

Hai, Thanks for writing in, Seems you are suffering from Foot drop (Common Peroneal Nerve palsy). Herniated disc between L5/S1 along cannot cause foot drop. Did you sustain any injury around your right knee or any kind of compression on lateral aspect of your knee joint? I would suggest you to go for nerve conduction study for your foot drop and proceed further. Discuss with your doctor. The ringing in ear or indentations on top of your head are not related to your foot drop. Get yourself examined from ENT and Neurophysician to diagnose your problem. Till then passively keep moving your ankle joint. Since your leg and foot are numb, take care that you don t get hurt / wounded. Always use foot wears - adequately padded to avoid skin ulcerations. Wish you a good health.