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What Could Be The Reason For Swollen And Painful Legs?
both legs have been hurting and swollen feels like some one is sticking me with pins and needles my knees and ankles feel like they have fluid on them my left ankle looks like it has a golf ball in it , i have lower back prob, its with L4 disc its gone but i have never had my legs do this much less both , what could it be , andria
Tue, 3 Dec 2013
Hi,
The problem with your back is now affecting your legs. Initially there was mild compression of nerve at the back but now it has increased leading to numbness and pain in legs.
MRI of lower back is needed to find out level of compression and for time being sleep on hard surface without foam mattress. You can take Vit B12 injections after consulting your local doctor. Level of compression will determine if meds and physiotherapy alone can help or surgery be needed.
Regards
The problem with your back is now affecting your legs. Initially there was mild compression of nerve at the back but now it has increased leading to numbness and pain in legs.
MRI of lower back is needed to find out level of compression and for time being sleep on hard surface without foam mattress. You can take Vit B12 injections after consulting your local doctor. Level of compression will determine if meds and physiotherapy alone can help or surgery be needed.
Regards
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