What Can I Do About Tingling In My Legs, Hips And Feet When Diagnosed With Bursitis In The Hips?

Posted on Thu, 11 Feb 2021

Question: Hi. I have been having tingling in my legs and hips and feet for over a year. I have bursitis in my hips. I noticed when I take B-12 sublingual 1000 mcg the sythoms go away. Do you think my lack of vitamins can be the cause? I go for my annual physical every year. This year I lost 13 pounds from last year. Am I ill. I do not eat dinner every night could this be the reason.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Get evaluated and tested as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Tingling in legs can be due to vitamin deficiencies especially vitamin B 12.
Skipping dinner may cause weight loss.
Alcohol intake is another cause of neuropathy.

I will suggest to get a vitamin B 12 level.
Supplements of vitamin B 12 will help.

In addition, I also recommend getting examined by a neurologist for any need of nerve conduction testing or MRI of spine.

Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (1 hour later)

Thank you. I am now worried that I may have some type of cancer. I smoke ocasionally . Would my doctor be able to tell if I am ill by looking at me? I had a colonoscopy in April. I had one non cancerous pol removed. My Doctor is on vacation. On XXXXXXX 1 2o18 I had blood tests done. How long does it take to get results? My mammogram on XXXXXXX 1 was normal as well as my gyn visit.i am so worried.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get examined by a neurologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Possibility of cancer is less likely.
The test results are available in a week.
Examination and evaluation by Neurologist will be helpful.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (16 minutes later)

I have been to a doctor for the pain in my hips for the past 2 years. I have had cortisone shots twice and my pain was relieved. Also went to physical therapy for a awhile. It helped. Do you think my weight loss is due to my eating habits? Sorry I am so worried.

Also what can a neurological exam look look for?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get Neurological examination done

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes,
weight loss is due to decreased intake.
Neurological examination will provide information regarding need for MRI.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana