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What Causes Tingling Sensation In The Legs When Diagnosed With Optic Neuritis?

I have optical neuritis and have been falling a lot lately. I am not a faller!!! I am very athletic and this is unusual. I am getting older, 52 but this seems extreme. I also have days where i just ache all over and h ave cramping and tingling in my legs. I have suffered from migraines for years and have gotten a break from them but they have returned with these other symptoms. I am stumped???
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
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Hello,

Tingling and numbness in the legs may be due to compressive neuropathy or peripheral neuropathy or lumbar disc prolapse.
It is possible with multiple sclerosis or Gillian barre syndrome.

Use tablet Pregabalin once daily for five days. Please get it done X-ray lumbar spine, nerve conduction study, serum B12 level, blood sugar levels. Avoid smoking and alcohol intake. If symptoms not improved, please consult your neurophysician he will examine and treat you accordingly.

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

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Causes Tingling Sensation In The Legs When Diagnosed With Optic Neuritis?

Hello, Tingling and numbness in the legs may be due to compressive neuropathy or peripheral neuropathy or lumbar disc prolapse. It is possible with multiple sclerosis or Gillian barre syndrome. Use tablet Pregabalin once daily for five days. Please get it done X-ray lumbar spine, nerve conduction study, serum B12 level, blood sugar levels. Avoid smoking and alcohol intake. If symptoms not improved, please consult your neurophysician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist