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What Causes Back Pain And Numbness And Tingling On Thigh?
Hi, I am a 60 year old woman, healthy, just lost weight, active, work full and part time job. I have been having back pain, ower back some days and mid-back other days. I have had tingling and numbness off and on in my left thigh, also extremely tired most days though I get enough sleep.
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Dear-thanks for using HCM , I read your concern and will try to help you.It looks that you are suffering from sciatic neuropathy or spinal stenosis. The tingling is due to nerve trapment and it depends of the level of damage, you will have the radiation to the side that has damage. The tingling and numbness are part of the symptoms when the nerve is trapped and you should have MRI of the area to see how bad is the compression.
I hope that my advise has been helpful
Dr.Sara
I hope that my advise has been helpful
Dr.Sara
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