HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Tingling, Aching And Numb Sensation In Legs?

My legs have been aching for months, sometimes they are tingling numbing sensations and other time stiff. I cant find anything that makes it better let alone go away. Its driving me crazy. its the backs of my legs mid thigh and down. feet feel numb also. thank you for any ideas you have
Wed, 18 Nov 2015
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Numbness and other abnormal sensations in the legs may be related to peripheral neuropathy.
This refers to abnormal function or structure of the peripheral nerves
Can be due to different causes such as: (1)vitamin b12 or folate deficiency
(2)diabetes
(3)liver or kidney disease
(4)trauma
(5)infection
(6)exposure to toxins
(7)medication side effect
(8)hormonal or autoimmune diseases

To find out the cause, your doctor can do blood tests for vitamin levels, check the liver and kidney, rule out diabetes and infection, check for hormonal conditions.
Can also check any medications that you are using that may be contributing.

There are medications that can help.

I hope this helps
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Tingling, Aching And Numb Sensation In Legs?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Numbness and other abnormal sensations in the legs may be related to peripheral neuropathy. This refers to abnormal function or structure of the peripheral nerves Can be due to different causes such as: (1)vitamin b12 or folate deficiency (2)diabetes (3)liver or kidney disease (4)trauma (5)infection (6)exposure to toxins (7)medication side effect (8)hormonal or autoimmune diseases To find out the cause, your doctor can do blood tests for vitamin levels, check the liver and kidney, rule out diabetes and infection, check for hormonal conditions. Can also check any medications that you are using that may be contributing. There are medications that can help. I hope this helps