What Causes Numbness In Feet Within 5 Minutes Of Standing?

Posted on Tue, 21 Oct 2014

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Question : my feet and ankles get numb after I stand for more than 5 minutes...if I sit for 5 minutes they wake up..this is very debilitating cause I cant walk far...ive lost 30 pounds..it did not help...I have stenosis ..had an mri..I had an injection of steroids..did not help..is there anything besides an operation..im looking into laser spine surgery

my feet become totally numb after I stand for 5 minutes ..I can walk without numbness if I slightly bend say when I lean on a shopping cart..i have a bulging disc..if I get it repaired will my feet stop getting numb

Answered by Dr. Eris Ranxha (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
MR report

Detailed Answer:
Dear
I am sorry for the symptoms you are suffering
In my opinion you should discuss with your neurologist about treatment
Teorically if there are clinical symptoms (paraparesis or urinary symptoms) and imageric confirmation (stenosis) surgery is absolutely necessary
In my opinion some weeks after surgery those numbness will go away
I will be more helpful if you provide me your MR report
Hope I have clarified your doubt
Best regards
Dr Eris Ranxha
Neurologist

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