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What Is Causing Immobility In The Leg?

I had a cat scan which revealed a lot of white matter. I lost control of my limbs for about 4 hours a week ago. I still have a leg that doesn t function as well as it should. I had a excessive amount of Electric Convulsive Therapy in 2012. Could this be a result?
posted on Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case and reports
Canal stenosis may not be due to Electric Convulsive Therapy.

Canal stenosis leads to burning/numb sensation and pain in your back and leg.

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.
Epidural steroid shot can help.

If there is no relief with all conservative measures then decompression with fusion or disc replacement can be done.

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 Is Causing Immobility In The Leg?

Hello, I have studied your case and reports Canal stenosis may not be due to Electric Convulsive Therapy. Canal stenosis leads to burning/numb sensation and pain in your back and leg. 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. Epidural steroid shot can help. If there is no relief with all conservative measures then decompression with fusion or disc replacement can be done. 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.