What Causes Tingling Sensation In The Left Calf?

Posted on Fri, 17 Jun 2016

Question: I have gone through Disc endoscopy foraminotomy on 30th March for L5S1and have taken acefenac 200 for one month and now taking ETOVA 400 for one month and Enerve on going... I am still feeling tingling in my left calf, Kindly suggest further.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be a nerve root irritation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The tingling in left calf can be due to mild nerve root irritation. A nerve conduction study can help in confirmation of diagnosis. Medicines like Pregabalin or gabapentin and methylcobalamin supplements can help you. It is best to consult a neurologist for proper prescriptions.
I hope this answers your query.
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Wishing you good health.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar