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What Does Leg Pain And Numbness Indicate Despite Physiotherapy?

I told my doctor (nurse practioner) about my feet going numb, she said next time you re in we ll do an ex-ray. The next time she let s schedule you for physical therapy . She did & I went for about 5 treatments. Now my right thigh is absolutely numb, feels like I need to scratch it but It feels like novicain wearing off when I do. Now I have went back to work after losing my husband to ALS 4 yrs ago today. I m a teller & I don t have much opportunity to sit. I work long days several days a week (8:30-6:30) my feet hurt so bad. When I take a lunch break & sit in my car to eat & relax, I get out of my car & can hardly walk. What the heck is going on??
Wed, 20 Dec 2017
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Numbness in feet and thigh common cause is back pathology most likely nerve compression. Sensation in lower limb is given by nerves from the back. So nerve compression there will lead to tingling numbness in thigh leg and feet. Diagnosis can be confirmed by MRI of the lumbo sacral spine. Please get it done from radiology centre nearby you. Meanwhile start tab pregalin x 75 mg one at bedtime. please visit spine specialist with report.
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What Does Leg Pain And Numbness Indicate Despite Physiotherapy?

Dear patient Numbness in feet and thigh common cause is back pathology most likely nerve compression. Sensation in lower limb is given by nerves from the back. So nerve compression there will lead to tingling numbness in thigh leg and feet. Diagnosis can be confirmed by MRI of the lumbo sacral spine. Please get it done from radiology centre nearby you. Meanwhile start tab pregalin x 75 mg one at bedtime. please visit spine specialist with report.