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What Causes Numbness And Pain In The Legs Upon Crossing The Legs?

Hello my name is Kim and I have a few questions. When I sit or stand and cross my legs my left leg below my knee is always sunken in and is very painful. My left leg goes numb and pains shoot down my leg. What could be the cause of this? I just lost my health insurance do I need to worry about this? Please help. Thanks
Thu, 24 Jan 2019
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Hello,

Numbness & pain on crossing the legs & pain to radiate don the leg is due to undue pressure on the Peroneal nerve a branch of the sciatic nerve.

It may occur due to obesity or Peroneal nerve damage, diabetic Neuropathy or peripheral artery disease.

Get physically examined. Get CT, MRI done to confirm compression of the nerve. Take Nerve Conduction tests to confirm the diagnosis.

In the meantime take vitamin B6, B12, Folic acid with minerals. Do regular exercises, stay away from addictions.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Numbness And Pain In The Legs Upon Crossing The Legs?

Hello, Numbness & pain on crossing the legs & pain to radiate don the leg is due to undue pressure on the Peroneal nerve a branch of the sciatic nerve. It may occur due to obesity or Peroneal nerve damage, diabetic Neuropathy or peripheral artery disease. Get physically examined. Get CT, MRI done to confirm compression of the nerve. Take Nerve Conduction tests to confirm the diagnosis. In the meantime take vitamin B6, B12, Folic acid with minerals. Do regular exercises, stay away from addictions. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician