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Suggest Treatment For Constant Lower Back Pain And Numbness, Burning Sensation In Legs

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Posted on Fri, 4 Apr 2014
Question: Hi are these symptoms of ms constant low back pain also pain in legs sometimes numbness burning sensation in legs or feet vibrating sensation now I feel like I have something between my pinky toe been suffering with these symptoms had 4 brain scans 2008 2011 2012 2013 normal had cervical and thoracic MRI normal about a yr ago would ms shown up already
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (2 hours later)
Brief Answer: Peripheral neuropathy Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query The symptoms that you are facing currently are indicative of peripheral neuropathy and not of MS and also since the MRI is normal it goes against the diagnosis of MS Here are my suggestions to you 1. Get blood tests for thyroid, sugars and vit B12. As these are the common causes for peripheral neropathy 2. Approach a neurologist for nerve conduction study 3. Get CT scan of lumbo sacral spine as the second differential diagnoses would be lumbar stenosis 4. As the symptoms have been long standing I would also rule out SLE and Vasculitis so please ask the doctor to send ANA profile and XXXXXXX I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me I wish you good health and a speedy recovery Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Constant Lower Back Pain And Numbness, Burning Sensation In Legs

Brief Answer: Peripheral neuropathy Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query The symptoms that you are facing currently are indicative of peripheral neuropathy and not of MS and also since the MRI is normal it goes against the diagnosis of MS Here are my suggestions to you 1. Get blood tests for thyroid, sugars and vit B12. As these are the common causes for peripheral neropathy 2. Approach a neurologist for nerve conduction study 3. Get CT scan of lumbo sacral spine as the second differential diagnoses would be lumbar stenosis 4. As the symptoms have been long standing I would also rule out SLE and Vasculitis so please ask the doctor to send ANA profile and XXXXXXX I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me I wish you good health and a speedy recovery Regards