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Suggest Remedy For Leg Numbness And Twitching After Suffering From Severe Nerve Damage
Question: I am a 54 year-old male. Several years ago I suffered some nerve damage due to a broken disc in the L4/L5 area resulting in some right foot drop and occasional numbness (especially when the foot is in a ski or hiking boot). Over the past couple of months - which follows a period of sustained anxiety - I am experiencing foot and lower leg numbness and hamstring twitching and feelings of strain. Can stress be driving these symptoms? Thank you!
Brief Answer:
Get done vitamin b 12 level.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
First get done vitamin b 12 level as deficiency of this can also cause similar symptoms. If deficiency then you need supplements.
If vitamin b 12 is normal then stress and tension can cause such symptoms.
So first get done vitamin b 12 level.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Get done vitamin b 12 level.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
First get done vitamin b 12 level as deficiency of this can also cause similar symptoms. If deficiency then you need supplements.
If vitamin b 12 is normal then stress and tension can cause such symptoms.
So first get done vitamin b 12 level.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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