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What Causes Shoulder Blade Pain Along With Numbness In The Legs?
Question: Hi, i am having sudden onset left shoulder blade pain and slight numbness in my lower left leg and foot. Now I’m feeling numbness in right foot too. Slight
Brief Answer:
Probably two different conditions.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Shoulder blade pain may be of musculoskeletal origin,(muscles, tendons, stretched for example). Numbness in both legs is most likely a separate condition for example first stages of the spinal stenosis.
Another condition that may cause both, shoulder pain and leg numbness is arthritis.In all cases, getting examined clinically by your primary care Doctor and by tests such imaging studies (MRI of the spinal cord, etc.),blood tests about inflammation levels is necessary to get a correct understanding. Starting painkillers such ibuprofen may improve your condition.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Probably two different conditions.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Shoulder blade pain may be of musculoskeletal origin,(muscles, tendons, stretched for example). Numbness in both legs is most likely a separate condition for example first stages of the spinal stenosis.
Another condition that may cause both, shoulder pain and leg numbness is arthritis.In all cases, getting examined clinically by your primary care Doctor and by tests such imaging studies (MRI of the spinal cord, etc.),blood tests about inflammation levels is necessary to get a correct understanding. Starting painkillers such ibuprofen may improve your condition.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Thank you very much. But isn’t it odd that they both started at the same,time ?
Brief Answer:
Explained below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, it is odd since both issues started simultaneously, but still, this doesn't exclude the possibility of being two different conditions.
The opposite can be true also, conditions such as arthritis, spinal spondylosis, may cause such symptoms.
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho,
Neurologist, Surgical
Explained below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, it is odd since both issues started simultaneously, but still, this doesn't exclude the possibility of being two different conditions.
The opposite can be true also, conditions such as arthritis, spinal spondylosis, may cause such symptoms.
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho,
Neurologist, Surgical
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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