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What Causes Pain And Numbness In The Legs And Arms?

for over 7 years i have had constant pain in arms and legs, my left foot is very tender and sore and numb my right leg is not as bad, i have difficulty holding items in hands for too long and cramp up, had many tests done including an ms tests 2 weeks ago but havent got results yet so im assuming negative
Mon, 27 Jul 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us,

I have read your query,

this can be due to pinched nerve in spine.
Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain and numbness in your foot.
I will advise you to do MRI spine and EMG-NCV [Nerve conduction study] and consult to orthopaedic surgeon.

Peripheral numbness can be due neuropathy.
Change your diet and remove inflammatory foods such as citrus fruits, dairy products and wheat that may aggravate peripheral neuropathy. Simultaneously increase your intake of potassium and calcium-rich foods such as bananas and avocados and green leafy vegetable.
Vitamin B12 is important in the maintenance of health and normal functioning of the nerve tissue and deficiency of it can lead to numbness. You can increase B12 level by taking meat and fish, or you can take Inj methylcobalamine.

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.
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What Causes Pain And Numbness In The Legs And Arms?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have read your query, this can be due to pinched nerve in spine. Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain and numbness in your foot. I will advise you to do MRI spine and EMG-NCV [Nerve conduction study] and consult to orthopaedic surgeon. Peripheral numbness can be due neuropathy. Change your diet and remove inflammatory foods such as citrus fruits, dairy products and wheat that may aggravate peripheral neuropathy. Simultaneously increase your intake of potassium and calcium-rich foods such as bananas and avocados and green leafy vegetable. Vitamin B12 is important in the maintenance of health and normal functioning of the nerve tissue and deficiency of it can lead to numbness. You can increase B12 level by taking meat and fish, or you can take Inj methylcobalamine. 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.