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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Numbness In Foot

Hi I m a 47 year old female that suddenly has a numb left leg and foot and both hips are painful to the touch and water splashes are excruciating painful. The heat is so bad in my entire left leg. I Went to dr and he extras the area and it looked fine but he was very concerned about the extreme numbers and pain . gave me lirca But did not know Lisa
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Hello,

Pain and numbness in the leg are very likely due to sciatica pain, which is a nerve pinch. This is generally self-limiting and should get better in a couple of weeks. Lyrica helps with nerve pain so it should make you feel better.
On the other hand, if you not better or you notice any worsening or you get numbness at the genital or anal area or have difficulty controlling urine or feces you will need an urgent visit with your doctor.

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

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Numbness In Foot

Hello, Pain and numbness in the leg are very likely due to sciatica pain, which is a nerve pinch. This is generally self-limiting and should get better in a couple of weeks. Lyrica helps with nerve pain so it should make you feel better. On the other hand, if you not better or you notice any worsening or you get numbness at the genital or anal area or have difficulty controlling urine or feces you will need an urgent visit with your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General and Family Physician