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Question: my feet and ankles get numb after I stand for more than 5 minutes...if I sit for 5 minutes they wake up..this is very debilitating cause I cant walk far...ive lost 30 pounds..it did not help...I have stenosis ..had an mri..I had an injection of steroids..did not help..i have just started b 6 and b12 tablets once per day can these relieve the symptons over time...what about b 12 injections..can they help
Brief Answer:
Get B12 levels evaluated before starting injection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The numbness that you have on standing is likely to be due to a nerve root compression or a vitamin B12 deficiency.
It is best to get your B12 levels evaluated and start the treatment accordingly. This can be due to nerve root compression at the level of lower lumbar spine. This can be relieved by taking oral muscle relaxants and by doing regular physiotherapy exercises to maintain the tone of paraspinal muscles.
The steroid injections only help to relieve the inflammation for a few weeks. These do not decrease the compression of the nerve roots. In case it is associated with a muscle weakness then do get yourself evaluated by a neurologist. Do not self medicate yourself.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Get B12 levels evaluated before starting injection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The numbness that you have on standing is likely to be due to a nerve root compression or a vitamin B12 deficiency.
It is best to get your B12 levels evaluated and start the treatment accordingly. This can be due to nerve root compression at the level of lower lumbar spine. This can be relieved by taking oral muscle relaxants and by doing regular physiotherapy exercises to maintain the tone of paraspinal muscles.
The steroid injections only help to relieve the inflammation for a few weeks. These do not decrease the compression of the nerve roots. In case it is associated with a muscle weakness then do get yourself evaluated by a neurologist. Do not self medicate yourself.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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