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What Causes Numbness In Legs Along With Tingling And Aches?
Question: My left leg goes immediately numb, tingly and aches when a sit down or bend over. If I sit on the edge of the chair with my back straight it's fine and when standing its fine. What could this be?
Brief Answer:
You probably have a trapped nerve in your back!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these symptoms that you have reported. I have reviewed your information fully and it is suggestive of a nerve being compressed as it exits the spinal cord. Certain positions would either exert more pressure or alleviate the pressure. This corresponds to different sitting postures and explains why you feel different in different postures.
The best approach is to get the back evaluated. I will suggest you talk with your primary care doctor for X-ray and Ct scan/MRI of the back to look for the exact problem responsible for this and manage accordingly. Some require medications and others may require surgery for best management.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
You probably have a trapped nerve in your back!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these symptoms that you have reported. I have reviewed your information fully and it is suggestive of a nerve being compressed as it exits the spinal cord. Certain positions would either exert more pressure or alleviate the pressure. This corresponds to different sitting postures and explains why you feel different in different postures.
The best approach is to get the back evaluated. I will suggest you talk with your primary care doctor for X-ray and Ct scan/MRI of the back to look for the exact problem responsible for this and manage accordingly. Some require medications and others may require surgery for best management.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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