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Have Frequent Numbness In Leg Thigh. How To Get Relief?
Question: I have numbness in my right leg thigh frequently, mostly at night. It keeps me awake. trying to find a comfortable position as to which it won't bother me as badly. It tingles like as if when your foot goes to sleep. It happens often enough that I am getting concerned about it.
Hello
Thanks for your query.
I will try my best to provide you with best possible professional recommendations to your questions.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided
Just wanted to know few more details like are you diabetic , you said that you had back injury 2 years ago, was there any spine injury at that time , because both these conditions may cause tingling and numbness in your leg.
There are still many causes like ,Sitting or standing in the same position for a long time a low back injury can cause numbness or tingling down the back of your leg, Pressure on the nerves of the spine, such as from a herniated disk, herpes zoster infection, atherosclerosis or frostbite ,Multiple sclerosis ,Transient ischemic attack (TIA),A lack of vitamin B12 or other vitamin ,Use of certain medications ,Nerve damage due to lead, alcohol, or tobacco ,Radiation therapy , and certain Seafood toxins.
If your tingling and numbness is worrisome i advice you to consult an orthopaedician.
If not you can take vitamin supplements and see if your symptoms decreases.
If your symptoms doesn't improve better consult your doctor for proper diagnosis and management.
Yet again, I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Thanks for your query.
I will try my best to provide you with best possible professional recommendations to your questions.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided
Just wanted to know few more details like are you diabetic , you said that you had back injury 2 years ago, was there any spine injury at that time , because both these conditions may cause tingling and numbness in your leg.
There are still many causes like ,Sitting or standing in the same position for a long time a low back injury can cause numbness or tingling down the back of your leg, Pressure on the nerves of the spine, such as from a herniated disk, herpes zoster infection, atherosclerosis or frostbite ,Multiple sclerosis ,Transient ischemic attack (TIA),A lack of vitamin B12 or other vitamin ,Use of certain medications ,Nerve damage due to lead, alcohol, or tobacco ,Radiation therapy , and certain Seafood toxins.
If your tingling and numbness is worrisome i advice you to consult an orthopaedician.
If not you can take vitamin supplements and see if your symptoms decreases.
If your symptoms doesn't improve better consult your doctor for proper diagnosis and management.
Yet again, I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello: You wanted to know more medical history details. I am not diabetic. My back injury come from a fall off of my carport, which ex-rays & diagnosis confirmed that I had 2 compressed vertebre. The doctor gave me options of either injecting material to rebuild the damage or to leave it alone. He said it would heal at the same rate reguardless & the only plus factor would be to deture a loss of height. I chose to leave as is. You suggested vitamin supplements. I take a daily multi-vitamin now. What kind do you suggest? I also frequently experience sexual dysfunction problems (things just don't work correctly on demand) and I wonder if I might possibly have a circulation problem. Thanks.
Hello
Good to hear from you.
Numbness may be due to pressure on the nerves. As you are taking multivitamins, no need to change. You can think of physiotherapy that can be helpful.
I advice you to neurologist or orthopedic surgeon for examination and for exact diagnosis. temporary sexual dysfunction is usually common whenever we are suffering from any illness.
Hope i have cleared your queries. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Wish you good health.
Good to hear from you.
Numbness may be due to pressure on the nerves. As you are taking multivitamins, no need to change. You can think of physiotherapy that can be helpful.
I advice you to neurologist or orthopedic surgeon for examination and for exact diagnosis. temporary sexual dysfunction is usually common whenever we are suffering from any illness.
Hope i have cleared your queries. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Wish you good health.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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