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Is Numbness In Knee And Thigh Normal While Having Advanced Degenerative Arthritis?
Yes, thank you Doc! My name is Tim. 60 yr. old with advanced Degenerative Arthritis. Been in the ER twice the last three weeks with severe back pain. A recent x-ray at one of those visits was very ugly. L1 thru S1 showed compressed to almost no discs. present. I have numbness on the front of my left knee extending 2/3 up my thigh. I plan a follow up with my family GP. The numbness is something new and has me concerned. Can you give me any constructive feedback? Thanks, Tim Hendrix
Wed, 1 Mar 2023
Hello,
You are suffering from numbness in the knee and thigh. You have advanced degenerative arthritis. Your X-ray reports show L1 thru S1 compressed to almost no discs. present. Numbness that you are experiencing is due to nerve damage and development of peripheral neuropathy. If diabetic, control your blood sugar level at all cost.
Take food good for the nerves like food rich in vitamin B1, B2, B6, B12. You can also take supplements (NervUp OD), once daily for 10-15 days). Take antioxidants, Antioxidants are incredibly powerful because they work to cut back on any damage done to the myelin sheath. Anti-oxidants may also have the power to manage neuropathic pain. Take more blueberries, beans, fish, walnuts and dark leafy vegetables.
Omega 3 fatty acids help to treat nerve damage. Take olive oil, walnuts, avocados, salmon, etc. Vitamin C like cabbage, lemon, berry, garlic, cranberries, tomatoes, and blackberries, etc. You can take vitamin C and Zinc supplements.
Get clinically examined by a Neurologist. Get Nerve conduction velocity tests done. You may require to get a few blood tests and imaging tests done so that treatment can be started at the earliest. Include ginger and turmeric in your regular diet to manage pain and avoid sedentary lifestyle.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
You are suffering from numbness in the knee and thigh. You have advanced degenerative arthritis. Your X-ray reports show L1 thru S1 compressed to almost no discs. present. Numbness that you are experiencing is due to nerve damage and development of peripheral neuropathy. If diabetic, control your blood sugar level at all cost.
Take food good for the nerves like food rich in vitamin B1, B2, B6, B12. You can also take supplements (NervUp OD), once daily for 10-15 days). Take antioxidants, Antioxidants are incredibly powerful because they work to cut back on any damage done to the myelin sheath. Anti-oxidants may also have the power to manage neuropathic pain. Take more blueberries, beans, fish, walnuts and dark leafy vegetables.
Omega 3 fatty acids help to treat nerve damage. Take olive oil, walnuts, avocados, salmon, etc. Vitamin C like cabbage, lemon, berry, garlic, cranberries, tomatoes, and blackberries, etc. You can take vitamin C and Zinc supplements.
Get clinically examined by a Neurologist. Get Nerve conduction velocity tests done. You may require to get a few blood tests and imaging tests done so that treatment can be started at the earliest. Include ginger and turmeric in your regular diet to manage pain and avoid sedentary lifestyle.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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