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What Causes Severe Burning Sensation In The Left Leg And Foot?
Hi. My name is Cheryl. I ve been having a problem with the outside of my left leg sometimes all the way down to my left foot. Some how it usually encompasses my entire knee. I cannot sleep on my left side as sooner or later I wake up with a horrible burning sensation all down my left leg. on bad days i have to lift my leg into the car as i cannot lift it.
Sorry to hear about your pain. The history suggest you have very likely got a pinched nerve.
While many times it's self-limiting and heals itself in few weeks but If there is associated weakness in the leg, and severe numbness, it important to seek help.
This would need a scan of your back to see about the pinched nerve. So better to see neurosurgeon for proper evaluation and treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mahboob Ur Rahman , General & Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Burning Sensation In The Left Leg And Foot?
Hi, Sorry to hear about your pain. The history suggest you have very likely got a pinched nerve. While many times it s self-limiting and heals itself in few weeks but If there is associated weakness in the leg, and severe numbness, it important to seek help. This would need a scan of your back to see about the pinched nerve. So better to see neurosurgeon for proper evaluation and treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Mahboob Ur Rahman , General & Family Physician