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Pain And Numbness In The Upper Thigh, Tingling On Walking For Long Hours. Cause?

I am a 69 year old male in pretty good condition.I walk for about 5 miles a day . Starting out for my walk my symptom of left leg upper thigh pain is not evident. As my walk progresses especially after about an hour or so my upper left thigh begins to pain and feel somewhat numb and tingly. After returning home from my walk the symptoms gradually disappears after a short time. Sometimes the symptom reoccures while doing normal tasks around the home for a short time..
Thu, 27 Mar 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case
Canal stenosis leads to burning/numb sensation and pain in your leg.
MRI may shows mild to moderate disc bulge with canal stenosis.
Due to compression of this nerve root there can be leg 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.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
My patients get good relief with holistic approach like pranayama, yoga, and . You can also start them.

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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Pain And Numbness In The Upper Thigh, Tingling On Walking For Long Hours. Cause?

Hello, I have studied your case Canal stenosis leads to burning/numb sensation and pain in your leg. MRI may shows mild to moderate disc bulge with canal stenosis. Due to compression of this nerve root there can be leg 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. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. My patients get good relief with holistic approach like pranayama, yoga, and . You can also start them. 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