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Suggest Treatment For Severe Tingling Sensation In The Legs
Good afternoon - I am male, 67 years old. Symptom- crossing my right leg over my left, while sitting, causes a tingling sensation along then outside top of my left leg. The sensation feels like a spider web is being draped over the lower leg, extending from the ankle and almost up to the knee
Mon, 21 Sep 2015
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I have gone thru your query regarding severe tingling sensation in the legs. I can understand your concern .
Many things can cause the feeling of numbness and tingling, including sitting with your legs crossed or falling asleep on your arm or your injured nerve injury .
Frostbite ,hypothyriod ,seiures , hardening of arteries ,stroke etc.also can cause tingling and numbness .
In diabetic neuropathy, tingling and other symptoms often first develop in both feet and go up the legs, followed by tingling and other symptoms .
The pins and needles feeling can be caused by a sitting or sleeping position for long time, such as crossed legs or falling asleep on an arm.
Finding the cause of a problem and removing it , helps find out the quick remedy .
Healthy lifestyle changes, Including essential nutrients in your diet and proper regular walk , exercise , deep breathing and massage and rubbing your legs enhance proper blood circulation in your body will help alley uneasy sensations .
Avoid food that is high in saturated or trans-fats like fried , fast foods , refined sugars and fine floor prducts , tea , coffee , alcohol , sleeplessness , dehyderation , constipation .worry ,stress all induce toxins in your body .
It is advisable to consult your doctor before following any regime
Hope this helps solves your query .Take care , All the best .
Don't hesitate to get back if have any further query
I have gone thru your query regarding severe tingling sensation in the legs. I can understand your concern .
Many things can cause the feeling of numbness and tingling, including sitting with your legs crossed or falling asleep on your arm or your injured nerve injury .
Frostbite ,hypothyriod ,seiures , hardening of arteries ,stroke etc.also can cause tingling and numbness .
In diabetic neuropathy, tingling and other symptoms often first develop in both feet and go up the legs, followed by tingling and other symptoms .
The pins and needles feeling can be caused by a sitting or sleeping position for long time, such as crossed legs or falling asleep on an arm.
Finding the cause of a problem and removing it , helps find out the quick remedy .
Healthy lifestyle changes, Including essential nutrients in your diet and proper regular walk , exercise , deep breathing and massage and rubbing your legs enhance proper blood circulation in your body will help alley uneasy sensations .
Avoid food that is high in saturated or trans-fats like fried , fast foods , refined sugars and fine floor prducts , tea , coffee , alcohol , sleeplessness , dehyderation , constipation .worry ,stress all induce toxins in your body .
It is advisable to consult your doctor before following any regime
Hope this helps solves your query .Take care , All the best .
Don't hesitate to get back if have any further query
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