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What Causes Numbness In The Legs And Feet?
One week ago I had a lumbar spinal epidural. This morning I woke up & both legs & feet were completely asleep. As the day goes on I keep feeling pins & needles in my legs & feet. My lower back near tailbone is burning. Is it OK to see my doctor Monday, or do I need to go to urgent care?
Fri, 6 Jul 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to a local infection. For this reason, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests:
- A lumbar spine CT scan or MRI
- Complete blood count, PCR, ESR
- Blood electrolytes.
Hope to have been helpful!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to a local infection. For this reason, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests:
- A lumbar spine CT scan or MRI
- Complete blood count, PCR, ESR
- Blood electrolytes.
Hope to have been helpful!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
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