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What Causes Numbness With Pins And Needle Sensation On Feet And Hand?
Question: Hi,
I am a male, 41 yrs old, have a bad back (bulged discs in the lumbar region) am currently having some scans by specialist as MRI was inconclusive. I sometimes get shooting pains down my leg from the back pain. Now I don't have a shooting pain, I have a numbness/pins & needles feeling in my left foot, & pins and needles in my left hand. This is the first time this has happened, doesn't feel like the usual sciatic pain. What could this be?
I am a male, 41 yrs old, have a bad back (bulged discs in the lumbar region) am currently having some scans by specialist as MRI was inconclusive. I sometimes get shooting pains down my leg from the back pain. Now I don't have a shooting pain, I have a numbness/pins & needles feeling in my left foot, & pins and needles in my left hand. This is the first time this has happened, doesn't feel like the usual sciatic pain. What could this be?
Brief Answer:
Want to know little detail about your illness.
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir,
I have read your case. I want to know little detail about your illness before I advise you.
1. Since when you are having this problem?
2. Are you having diabetes or any other medical illness?
3. Have you done any blood test like serum B 12 estimation?
Please send me answers of these questions. Also If possible MRI. I will try my best to help you. Thanks.
Want to know little detail about your illness.
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir,
I have read your case. I want to know little detail about your illness before I advise you.
1. Since when you are having this problem?
2. Are you having diabetes or any other medical illness?
3. Have you done any blood test like serum B 12 estimation?
Please send me answers of these questions. Also If possible MRI. I will try my best to help you. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
1. Had the numbness for a couple days, progressively getting worse.
2. No diabetes
3. Had a general blood test 2 months ago checking most things - all was ok
2. No diabetes
3. Had a general blood test 2 months ago checking most things - all was ok
Brief Answer:
I would suggest you to get B 12 estimation
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
After reading your answers, I came to conclusion that you might be having a polyneuropathy. I would suggest you to get serum B 12 estimation. This is common cause of neuropathy.
Also I forget to ask if you take alcohol . As it can also cause such symptoms.
Send me report of serum B 12.
Let me know if you want to ask any other questions. Thanks.
I would suggest you to get B 12 estimation
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
After reading your answers, I came to conclusion that you might be having a polyneuropathy. I would suggest you to get serum B 12 estimation. This is common cause of neuropathy.
Also I forget to ask if you take alcohol . As it can also cause such symptoms.
Send me report of serum B 12.
Let me know if you want to ask any other questions. Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2002
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