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What Causes Extreme Pain In Legs And Feet With Numbness In Both Legs?

My brother is 62 years old , heavy smoker, no alcohol or drugs & no medical history other than chronic back pain from old injury while in military which he takes pain pills for the pain. He now has severe pain in both legs & feet and now both legs are numb and he is losing feeling so causing him to fall every day. He does not have Diabetes or Hypertension & VA MD s have not been able to find definite problem other than he definitely needs to quit smoking. my email is YYYY@YYYY for any feedback greatly appreciated
Mon, 28 Jan 2019
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Hi,

This indicates peripheral neuropathy which is a result of damage to your peripheral nerves, often causes weakness, numbness and pain, usually in your hands and feet. It can also affect other areas of your body.

Treatment actually depends on the right cause. Most common causes are diabetes, alcoholism, inherited disorders or trauma and medications, however, many other causes may be seen so tests are required to identify the right one. Till that you can do some general remedies: Avoid factors that may cause nerve damage, including repetitive motions, cramped positions, exposure to toxic chemicals, smoking and overindulging in alcohol. Also, take vitamin D supplements and regulate blood sugar levels.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon

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What Causes Extreme Pain In Legs And Feet With Numbness In Both Legs?

Hi, This indicates peripheral neuropathy which is a result of damage to your peripheral nerves, often causes weakness, numbness and pain, usually in your hands and feet. It can also affect other areas of your body. Treatment actually depends on the right cause. Most common causes are diabetes, alcoholism, inherited disorders or trauma and medications, however, many other causes may be seen so tests are required to identify the right one. Till that you can do some general remedies: Avoid factors that may cause nerve damage, including repetitive motions, cramped positions, exposure to toxic chemicals, smoking and overindulging in alcohol. Also, take vitamin D supplements and regulate blood sugar levels. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon