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Suggest Treatment For Numbness And Tingling Sensation In The Foot

I have leg pain in the my left buttock and calf and numbness and tingling in that foot. My doctor diagnosed it as Piriformis Syndrome back in November of 2015, I found out what exercises to do (my wife works for a Physical Therapist) but to date am not getting any results/relief. When I called my doctor, they want to send me to Physical Therapy. From what friends have told me, those same symptoms could be other ailments, such as Sciatica and/or back disc issues and probably others. Is there any tests that can definitively say what my problem is, or at least tell my what I don t have? So far, diagnosis is from physical exam only.
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have numbness and tingling sensation in the foot . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like abnormal levels of vitamin B12 or other vitamins, potassium, calcium, or sodium , poor blood supply to the affected area , herniated disk in your spine , pressure on your nerves diabetes or transient ischemic attack . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination and treatment . I would suggest you to put your legs in hot water tun with epsom salt for 15 minutes daily , drink plenty if water , eat healthy , do gentle massage with sesame oil and do light exercise . Doctor my also refer you to neurologist for nerve problem .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Numbness And Tingling Sensation In The Foot

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have numbness and tingling sensation in the foot . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like abnormal levels of vitamin B12 or other vitamins, potassium, calcium, or sodium , poor blood supply to the affected area , herniated disk in your spine , pressure on your nerves diabetes or transient ischemic attack . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination and treatment . I would suggest you to put your legs in hot water tun with epsom salt for 15 minutes daily , drink plenty if water , eat healthy , do gentle massage with sesame oil and do light exercise . Doctor my also refer you to neurologist for nerve problem . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari