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Suggest Remedy For Numbness And Tingling Sensation In Leg

Posted on Thu, 19 Nov 2015

Question: I am off balance all the time. I have had my inter ears checked two time in past two years. They can find nothing wrong. I had surgery on my C4,5,6.which help numbness and tingling on my left foot and leg. I was doing great and then I regressed. So now I am having trouble walking again.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be brain or spine disorders. Needs further nvestigative

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

Thanks for the query.

Have you been operated in the back of the neck or lower back ?

Do you feel shooting pain, tingling or numbness over your hands or get ?

What medication are you on ?

From the history you have given, it could be related to spinal problems or brain problem.

If you have headache, giddiness, ringing sound in the ears, weakness of hands and feet, it is possibly a neurological disorder in the brain and requires a CT Scan or MRI.

The other issue could be complications of the surgery to your spine. You need to get an Xray done now and one it is reviewed and if any problem noticed, that can be treated. If not, you may need to get a CT Scan or MRI.

Use the help of someone close to you too get around or a walking stick or Walker if you are having balance issues. Get tested for Hypertension and Diabetes that can also contribute to balance issues.

Kindly reply to my queries for me to be in a better position to help you. Kindly upload your available reports as well, if possible.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (3 hours later)

I said that I had C4, 5, and 6 surgery. Before the surgery I had numbness but no pain. After the surgery the numbness was almost gone and with PT I am working on bringing the weakness on the left side back to normal.
No ringing in my ears. I have had at least 10 MRIs over the two years that I have been trying to find the problem.
I have had at least 10 X-rays also. Everything comes back looking good.
The most recent neurologist put me on nurotronton and halogen. Which seemed to be working but now I am regressing again!
Why would I be getting better and then regress?

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Collocation of surgery

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

The cause of your loss of balance could be due to the weakness of the left side of your body.

This needs to be strengthened and brought to near optimal strength to experience stability.

If the weakness is sudden, it could be due to complication of Spine surgery and it needs to be investigated by your Surgeon.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (6 hours later)

I have had pt before the operation and after. We worked on strength and I did good. I am thinking this something more.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Gait analysis, Nerve conduction velocity testing

Detailed Answer:
You can get Nerve conduction studies of the affected region, Gait analysis for further testing to find the cause.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (10 hours later)

I have had 3 XXXXXXX tests over the past two years. They all came back with no nerve damage.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upload EMG. Get tested for Vitamin B12 deficiency

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Did you mean EMG tests ?

Could you please upload that report.

Have you been tested for Vitamin B12 deficiency. This could also cause loss of balance.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (1 hour later)

Yes, I meant emg. I have had blood tests all the time. When I went to the XXXXXXX Clinic and to Ohio State Univerity neouologist they did all kinds of blood tests. My GP also checks my blood levels.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Tablet Neurobion forte

Detailed Answer:
You could take a trial of Tablet Neurobion forte one a day for a month. This could take care of Vitamin B12 deficiency which is known to cause imbalance.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar