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What Causes Tingling Sensation Radiating From Head To Feet?

Posted on Sat, 3 May 2014

Question: Yes in 2011 I my legs going numbe tingling and pin needle pain went away. Came back in 2013 this time same symptons got a mri done and show I had small bulge in my disc hypertrophy something stenosis well just got another mri and it said normal but Im having same symptons just took pin point needle injection last monday. Im in the military my pa said my my spine curves to the right 3 degrees but this pin needle feeling has gone from the back of my head to my feet dont what to do.

Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Disc prolapse suspected Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic. A history of tingling sensation radiating from head to feet suggests anerve related disorder. The MRI report shows bulging of intervertebral disc and a stenosis. A bulge of intervertebral disc is protrusion of the disc and the disc can compress the nerves emanating from the spinal cord. Stenosis is narrowing of the spinal foramina through which the nerves leave the spinal canal. Narrowing of the spinal foramina also compresses the spinal nerves. The findings suggest an initial stage of disc prolapse. You need to consult an orthopedician for clinical assessment and further management of the nerve problem. In cases of disc protrusion or early disc prolapse, conservative measures are required initially. If you have more queries I will be glad to answer. Dr Shailja P Wahal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Shailja Puri (12 minutes later)

I took another mri a week and half ago and came back normal and the radiologist said the nerve is not compress. Just want answers Im in the army and deployed so care is limited here and seems like the army docs dont know very much they so they dont know because mri came back normal this time

Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Expert opinion by specialist required Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome again, You need to consult a specialist. An expert opinion by an orthopedician is needed. Perhaps the changes are very subtle so as to be missed. However, early detection of the problem will ensure early management. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T