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What Causes Numbness & Tingling In The Knee?

I am 61 years old male. About 50 days back I had an arthroscopy meniscule surgey done on my left knee. Even before the surgery, I started having numbness in my left foot, which I thought was probably due to the pain I had in the left knee. Even after the surgery, the numbness and tingling in my left foot continued and rather aggravated. I consulted a doctor who said it had nothing to do with the surgery I had undergone, He advised checking of B12 level and Nerve Conduction study of all limbs. The report showed my Vitamin B12 level at 218 (Normal levels: 211-911). NCS findings suggested of B/L Median Nerve Entrapment Neuropathy at thw wrist, with evidence of decreased amplitude in B/L PTN Nerves. The Neuro doctor has suggested: Vitcofol 2 ml inj. 7 - alt. days, and one cap. each of pentocid and Rejumex. Even after taking medicine for 11-12 days and 6 injections, there is no respite. Rather, the numbness znd tingling seems to be increasing and I also feel some numbness in my right foot, which is very less compared to the left one. Please suggest a remedy or further treatment.
Mon, 11 Apr 2016
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hi,

after going through the complete brief history provided by you, I can understand that this could be a pinched nerve pain. The pinching of the nerve @ the lumbar region for which an MRI will help to assist the extent of the soft tissue Injury.

Also, by taking therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy will help reduce the symptoms. Also, performing exercises will help to avoid such symptoms in the future.

with the grace of God I Wish you a speedy recovery
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What Causes Numbness & Tingling In The Knee?

hi, after going through the complete brief history provided by you, I can understand that this could be a pinched nerve pain. The pinching of the nerve @ the lumbar region for which an MRI will help to assist the extent of the soft tissue Injury. Also, by taking therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy will help reduce the symptoms. Also, performing exercises will help to avoid such symptoms in the future. with the grace of God I Wish you a speedy recovery