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What Causes Numbness From Elbows To Hands/legs To Toes After ACDF Surgery?

I am post ACDF in neck and have sciatica with Lumbar L2 and l4 -S1. I had a nerve ablation done in Feb 2014. Ok since then but now numbness from elbows down to hands (hands aching) and numbness on both legs down to toes (no pain-except for regular left side pain from sciatica.
Thu, 23 Apr 2015
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Dear Sir/Madam
I have gone through your query and read your symptoms.
In my opinion, these are symptoms of peripheral neuropathy secondary to durgs , alcohol or diabetes.
I hope that answers your query. If you want any more clarification, contact me back.
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What Causes Numbness From Elbows To Hands/legs To Toes After ACDF Surgery?

Dear Sir/Madam I have gone through your query and read your symptoms. In my opinion, these are symptoms of peripheral neuropathy secondary to durgs , alcohol or diabetes. I hope that answers your query. If you want any more clarification, contact me back.