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What Causes Numbness In Leg And Sore To Touch?
Hi I have numb ness in left bottom of my leg sore to touch pain Most times I have had a scan recently they say there were no signs of any problems I take simvastatin and I have seen the things that can happen and a lot of these are in my leg I m worried I want stop taking them please advise thanks sue
Wed, 27 Apr 2016
Hi,
Thank you for providing the brief history of you.
A thorough Neuromuscular assessment is advised.
As the numbness is a classical symptom of impingement of the nerve in the lumbar spine, a thorough neuromuscular assessment will be of help to come closer to the symptoms. Also, an MRI of lumbar spine will assist us in coming closer to the diagnosis.
Post which, with simple medication and physical therapy you will respond well and the symptoms will subside. Physical therapist will assist you in regaining the strength in the muscle and regain the functionality.
For detailed suggestion/queries/inputs/rehabilitation plan - contact me and i will happy to help you.
Regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
Thank you for providing the brief history of you.
A thorough Neuromuscular assessment is advised.
As the numbness is a classical symptom of impingement of the nerve in the lumbar spine, a thorough neuromuscular assessment will be of help to come closer to the symptoms. Also, an MRI of lumbar spine will assist us in coming closer to the diagnosis.
Post which, with simple medication and physical therapy you will respond well and the symptoms will subside. Physical therapist will assist you in regaining the strength in the muscle and regain the functionality.
For detailed suggestion/queries/inputs/rehabilitation plan - contact me and i will happy to help you.
Regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
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