What Causes Pins And Needle Sensation Along With Cold Sensation In Legs?

Posted on Thu, 30 Jul 2015

Question: Hi I have had one spinal fusion in 2012 it did not work. Then I had to have an inerbody fusion this time the bone in my lumber spine has fused so I am told. My question is to you I am having a lot of burning, pins and needles and very cold legs. I become extreamly red with a reas and the pain is unbearable. My poor family can not have heating on when I am around, so I spending my life in my bedroom. I don't go out any more because the way I look it is not nice. I was wondering if I could be regacting all the Tatium that is in my spine. I have a very active immune system. When I was 25 years old I was digonosed with Spraic Lupas. I really need help for me and my family I still have young children. I would be so great full for any information.
Sincerely XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
I will advise you clinical examination and further investigation like MRI spine and EMG NCV study. Differential include immune reaction to titanium or can be sympathetic chain dysfunction.
medical sympathetomy can confirm diagnosis.
Till time take neurotropic medication like pregabalin and methylcobalamine consulting your doctor.
Physiotherapy like IFT And TENS will help you.
implant removal may help if no relief with other therapies.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar