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Heaviness In Foot While Walking, Numbness Or Tingling Sensation, Difficulty Walking

when I walk my left foot feels like it is heavy and just plops down as I take steps. Thought it was shoes but bought some new walking shoes and it is still happening. At times it feels numb or tingly while walking and then sometimes I will just get up to walk and it feels like foot fell asleep. Not sure what is causing this and starting to get worried as I love to walk and difficult to do for long periods of time lately.
Fri, 21 Mar 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
I would suggest you to go to a neurologist as i think there can be two reason. Either a pinch nerve in spine or at leg which is causing heaviness or it can be due to vitamin B 12 deficiency. A neurologist will be able to guide you. Till that time you should take pregabalin and methylcobalamine .
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Heaviness In Foot While Walking, Numbness Or Tingling Sensation, Difficulty Walking

I would suggest you to go to a neurologist as i think there can be two reason. Either a pinch nerve in spine or at leg which is causing heaviness or it can be due to vitamin B 12 deficiency. A neurologist will be able to guide you. Till that time you should take pregabalin and methylcobalamine .