
Why Am I Getting Tingling Sensation In Leg After Sitting For Awhile?

My entire leg down to my feet feel weird/tingly---many times from morning til pm
Thanks for writing your query.
It will be helpful if you let me know:-
1. Whether tingling is associated with pain?
2. Whether you are on any medicines?
Tingling in legs after long duration of sitting is a common phenomenon.
It occurs due to temporary nerve compression or temporary decreased blood flow to the leg due to sitting and is harmless.
Other common conditions are diabetes, atherosclerosis, disc problem, thyroid disorder, etc.
If the symptoms are persisting every time you sit, you can have following investigations:-
1. Blood sugar (Fasting and P).
2. Lipid Profile
3. Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid assay.
4. Thyroid profile.
5. MRI lumbosacral region.
You should frequently change your posture, whenever you are sitting for long duration.
You can take Vitamin B12 supplements for some relief.
Waiting for your response,

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