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Do Feet Numbness And Leg Weakness Need Immediate Medical Attention?

My husband s feet are going numb. He has trouble walking and weakness in his legs. He is scheduled for a shot for his spine on the 15th of this month. His primary is sending him to a neurologist soon but I want to make sure he doesn t need immediate help.
Thu, 26 Jul 2018
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Yes medical attention is needed. There can be a number of causes. Get blood sugar levels checked. Treatment depends upon underlying cause. Please upload medical notes and investigation reports if available.

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Do Feet Numbness And Leg Weakness Need Immediate Medical Attention?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes medical attention is needed. There can be a number of causes. Get blood sugar levels checked. Treatment depends upon underlying cause. Please upload medical notes and investigation reports if available. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.