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Suggest Treatment For Numbness In Legs

My legs went numb on June 7th, 2016 and started from the bottom of my legs and receded upwards and I used to drop down to my knees, which have proceded to get more and more often, sometimes 3 or 4 times a day but if I lay in bed, it is only once or twice a day, and now I have learned the on coming symptoms and will learn how to control the oncoming episode. I will see how far the numbness goes until I feel like fainting. Had a lumbar operation from the L3-S2 on 12-29-15. Had a CT scan of the brain neck cervix and all showed normal except for arthristis. Dr. is thinking cardiology
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Hi,

There are a variety of reasons people could experience numb or tingling feet and legs and fibromyalgia is one of this and most common.
Other conditions include multiple sclerosis, diabetes, tarsal tunnel syndrome, peripheral artery disease, and having too much pressure on the nerves. Treatment can be started when the right cause is found. In your case, symptoms indicate that it could be neuropathy or fibromyalgia.

I would suggest doing Doppler ultrasound and EMG for a start. Till that check, your blood sugar and calcium levels since these causes may lead to numbness as well. Though occasional numbness can occur, persistent numbness and tingling can be an indication of a serious underlying medical problem.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Numbness In Legs

Hi, There are a variety of reasons people could experience numb or tingling feet and legs and fibromyalgia is one of this and most common. Other conditions include multiple sclerosis, diabetes, tarsal tunnel syndrome, peripheral artery disease, and having too much pressure on the nerves. Treatment can be started when the right cause is found. In your case, symptoms indicate that it could be neuropathy or fibromyalgia. I would suggest doing Doppler ultrasound and EMG for a start. Till that check, your blood sugar and calcium levels since these causes may lead to numbness as well. Though occasional numbness can occur, persistent numbness and tingling can be an indication of a serious underlying medical problem. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon