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What Could Pins And Needles On Lower Leg Suggest?

In 2008 I started having pins and needles type symptons in both lower legs. Today the right lower leg has a very hard band halfway round the bottom of the calf.. At the moment I am on Nor tripiline for nerve pain but have had several medical people look at me. A neuropathist, my Dr., a clinic at the hospital, and feel I m getting nowhere. I feel strongly it could be the arteries hardening, at least that is what it feel like to me. Please have you come across this before, so you can tell me exactly what it is. Thankyou for your help.Yvonne.
posted on Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case.
First possibility could be lumbar canal stenosis leading to pins and needle sensation and pain in your leg.
Due to compression of this nerve root there can be leg pain associated with it.

I will advise you to do MRI spine
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Vascular claudication can also lead to leg pain which is common in smokers.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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What Could Pins And Needles On Lower Leg Suggest?

Hello, I have studied your case. First possibility could be lumbar canal stenosis leading to pins and needle sensation and pain in your leg. Due to compression of this nerve root there can be leg pain associated with it. I will advise you to do MRI spine For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Vascular claudication can also lead to leg pain which is common in smokers. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care