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Is Parasthesia And Bulging Discs Interrelated?
My neurologist sent me for bloodwork and wrote the word, "parasthesia" on the script. I have off and on tingling/burning in my butt, backs of thighs, front of lower legs and some on the forearms.
I've also had problems walking, not able to control the cadence of my gait(slow.) My Physical Therapist Dr. says my back arthritis and 2 bulging discs constitute a progressive, degenerative condition that can't be stopped, only slowed down. Are these 2 problems related? The same thing? Thank you so much.
I've also had problems walking, not able to control the cadence of my gait(slow.) My Physical Therapist Dr. says my back arthritis and 2 bulging discs constitute a progressive, degenerative condition that can't be stopped, only slowed down. Are these 2 problems related? The same thing? Thank you so much.
Thu, 12 Jan 2017
Hi,
Yes, parasthesia and building disc are interrelated. The vertebrae at the back consist of vertebral formane that contains the spinal cord from which exits the nerves that supply the muscles, joints, bones, skin and all the structures of body. You have disc bulge on your low back that compresses the peripheral nerves that supply the lower limb. This compression leads to tingling, burning which is termed as parasthesia. Since your compression is severe and chronic this has lead to loss in muscle strength and so you have difficulty in walking.
Hope this helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jenis Bhalavat
Yes, parasthesia and building disc are interrelated. The vertebrae at the back consist of vertebral formane that contains the spinal cord from which exits the nerves that supply the muscles, joints, bones, skin and all the structures of body. You have disc bulge on your low back that compresses the peripheral nerves that supply the lower limb. This compression leads to tingling, burning which is termed as parasthesia. Since your compression is severe and chronic this has lead to loss in muscle strength and so you have difficulty in walking.
Hope this helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jenis Bhalavat
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