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Intense Burning Sensation In Left Leg, Tingling And Numb. Ran 5 Miles 2 Weeks Back. Suggestions?

Hello Dr. Samuel,

I am currently experiencing an intense burning sensation on my lower left leg. It does not hurt but it does bother me a lot. Prior to the burning sensation, the leg was tingling and numb, and just when I thought it was going away, it just transitioned to a burning sensation. Two weeks before all the symptoms began, I ran 5 miles around the nearby lake which is something I haven't done for a while probably like a year ago. I have no medical history of any sort besides the common cold. What could this be doctor?
Mon, 17 Jun 2013
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The burning sensation, numbness and tingling is likely to be due to a mild disc degeneration causing a nerve root compression at the level of lumbar spine. Taking methylcobalamin supplements will help you.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Intense Burning Sensation In Left Leg, Tingling And Numb. Ran 5 Miles 2 Weeks Back. Suggestions?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The burning sensation, numbness and tingling is likely to be due to a mild disc degeneration causing a nerve root compression at the level of lumbar spine. Taking methylcobalamin supplements will help you. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal , drtayal72@gmail.com