Hi There. I Have Been Experiencing Numbness In My Left

Posted on Tue, 6 Oct 2020

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Question : Hi there. I have been experiencing numbness in my left leg a couple of days before my period and during my period. The numbness goes away pretty much as soon as my period is finished. Should I be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
This is normal. Dont worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns.

Following is my reply:

1) It is common to have physical ( somatic) symptoms which may vary from person to person.

2) Numbness in leg is one of these symptoms. There is nothing to worry and there is no need to be concerned.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (24 minutes later)

Thank you for your reply. I have not had this leg numbness for the whole time I have had my period, it has only just started? Is this something to be concerned about? Also, I have done some researching, and leg numbness while on your period seems to be a symptom of endometriosis. Could I have this, even though I don't have any other symptoms of endometriosis?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be endometriosis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Numbness if started recently over the short time is not due to endometriosis. Leg numbness in endometriosis is not common symptom.

However if you wish to rule out endometriosis as a reason for leg numbness, you can get an ultrasound scan to rule out the same. I dont think this is endometriosis.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar