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Having Osteoarthritis And Spinal Degeneration Disease. On Actonel. Groin Numbness And Tingling In Pubic Area. Why?
Question: 51 years female 18 yrs of pagets, OA advanced, spinal degeneration disease, sciatica disc surgery and decompression 18 months ago, nerve damage. Started Actonel 6 days ago all ok but last night pins and needles in right leg, numbness, groin numbness never before and now tingling in pubic area. No urine accidents. Had last epidural 6 months ago and f/joints. So im scared don't want to go to emergency as have pain under control, gabapentin, tramadol sr, panadol sr
Brief Answer:
Better to take it seriously.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thank you for your question.
What you describing could be due to decrease calcium level in blood after starting the Actonel.
But as you have tingling in the groin area then that indicates to be seen and examine the nervous system by a doctor. Some serious spinal conditions can also cause this like cauda equina syndrome.
I will advise you to go to A&E to be assessed.
Kind regards
Better to take it seriously.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thank you for your question.
What you describing could be due to decrease calcium level in blood after starting the Actonel.
But as you have tingling in the groin area then that indicates to be seen and examine the nervous system by a doctor. Some serious spinal conditions can also cause this like cauda equina syndrome.
I will advise you to go to A&E to be assessed.
Kind regards
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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