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What Causes Numbness In The Knees And Legs?
i am 63 yr old woman with many medical problems.in the past month,It started with no feeling in my feet.now,my knees legs just give out.when I stand or walk,I fall (tip) over lose my footing. I have very low cortisol problem 3.3 on blood test. ref. low is 6. YYYY@YYYY
Fri, 26 Apr 2019
Hello,
As per your history, it may be due to nerve compression.
For that, you can take tab. tylenol. Apply diclofenac gel with heating pads.
To confirm you can do MRI lumbar spine, nerve conduction studies, vit. B12 level.
You may require tab. gabapentin after consultation. Take vit. B12 rich diet. Do regular physical therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale,
General & Family Physician
As per your history, it may be due to nerve compression.
For that, you can take tab. tylenol. Apply diclofenac gel with heating pads.
To confirm you can do MRI lumbar spine, nerve conduction studies, vit. B12 level.
You may require tab. gabapentin after consultation. Take vit. B12 rich diet. Do regular physical therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale,
General & Family Physician
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