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What Causes Numbness And Stiffness In The Legs?

I am experiencing numbness, stiffness, and sensitivity in both legs from the knees to the tip of my toes. My feet have felt numb for over 20 years, and they are very sensitive if I bump into something or step on something small like a piece of dry dog food when walking around the house without shoes on. I slipped on ice in the driveway 3 days ago and went down hard on my hands and knees and since then the stiffness from the knees down and overall tenderness and stiffness have seemed to increase. I did not sprain any muscles but I did strain my ankles and my hands and wrists. My concern is are any of these symptoms associated with diabetes or fatty liver disease? I am 6 2 , 280 lbs, non-smoker, take no alchohol or legal or illegal drugs, I am on a low carb hi protein diet and have lost 15 lbs in the last month. I am eating no sugar or salty snacks. I do eat unsalted peanuts in the shell, and dry roastd lighty salted peanuts as a between meal snack. Does anything come to mind that I might do to lessen my foot numbness and sensitivity?
Mon, 3 Sep 2018
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Hi,



You should get checked first by a Neurologist.



There are two aspects of your condition to consider:

-First, numbness in both legs may indicate peripheral neuropathy

-Second, worsening after a traumatic event may indicate spinal stenosis, slipped vertebrae, etc.. So, before treatment, a correct diagnosis should be achieved.



Hope I have answered your query.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Numbness And Stiffness In The Legs?

Hi, You should get checked first by a Neurologist. There are two aspects of your condition to consider: -First, numbness in both legs may indicate peripheral neuropathy -Second, worsening after a traumatic event may indicate spinal stenosis, slipped vertebrae, etc.. So, before treatment, a correct diagnosis should be achieved. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.