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Pin And Needles Feeling In Leg, Stiff Leg, Swollen Knee. What Is The Problem?

This evening for about 3 hours I have had pins and needles in my left leg, particularly my two left toes and a stiffness in my leg. I have been sitting down for this period of time at the cinema. The area behind me knee feels swollen, it isnt, it just feels like it. When I walk my knee feels like giving way because it doesnt feel strong enough . I am a healthy 49 year old male
Fri, 28 Mar 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
These symptoms are suggesting that you may be having a disc prolapse. I would recommend you to get MRI of the spine to see if there is a disc protrusion and if yes then how much . According to that you can plan . If it is in early stage then treatment will be physiotherapy and muscle relaxant and Pregabalin and Methylcobal. Till that time, avoid bending forward and weight lifting.
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Pin And Needles Feeling In Leg, Stiff Leg, Swollen Knee. What Is The Problem?

These symptoms are suggesting that you may be having a disc prolapse. I would recommend you to get MRI of the spine to see if there is a disc protrusion and if yes then how much . According to that you can plan . If it is in early stage then treatment will be physiotherapy and muscle relaxant and Pregabalin and Methylcobal. Till that time, avoid bending forward and weight lifting.