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What Causes Pain And Numbness On The Thigh While Walking?

Hi when I stand or walk for a short time period it begins to be pain like a no circulation pain in my right thigh on down to the point that my foot feels swollen. If I ignore the pain and continue standing or walking the right side (my knee on up) begins feeling numb. When I sit to relieve it hurts. A year ago I was 221lbs I did not have these problems. I lost weight to be 167 I am now 178, and 5 4. What could be wrong with me.
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Hi,

Thank you for providing the brief history of you.

A thorough clinical neuromuscular assessment is advised followed by an MRI of lumbar spine.

Since, the pain is of the radiating nature, it looks more of a pinched nerve in the lumbar spine, where you are getting the symptoms of pain and numbness. Also, post clinical assessment the level of nerve can be assessed which is pinching. Treatment options will be made simple with physical therapy and recovery will be obtained in 3-4 weeks of time. Maintenance of the muscle strength has to be continued to avoid long term injuries.

In my clinical experience, majority of patients respond well to physical therapy

Regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
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What Causes Pain And Numbness On The Thigh While Walking?

Hi, Thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough clinical neuromuscular assessment is advised followed by an MRI of lumbar spine. Since, the pain is of the radiating nature, it looks more of a pinched nerve in the lumbar spine, where you are getting the symptoms of pain and numbness. Also, post clinical assessment the level of nerve can be assessed which is pinching. Treatment options will be made simple with physical therapy and recovery will be obtained in 3-4 weeks of time. Maintenance of the muscle strength has to be continued to avoid long term injuries. In my clinical experience, majority of patients respond well to physical therapy Regards Jay Indravadan Patel