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Can Stripping Of Old Paint From Pipe Cause Tingling And Numb Heel?

I am 70 years of age. Today, I was stripping a pipe of old paint from a pipe ---- paint that I suspect to contain lead. Tonight, I notice a tingling and numbness in my right heel. Can such tingling and numbness be related to my work on taking off the paint from the pipe today?
Wed, 25 May 2016
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hi,

thank-you for providing the brief history of you.

A thorough clinical examination is advised.

As per the understanding of the history I do not think the tingling and numbness can be because of the lead.

This tingling and numbness can be due to the pathology of the nerve irritation in the lumbar Spine. Since your age is 70 , there is a possibility of degenerative changes in the body and there will be even wear and tear of the lumbar spine.

As tingling and numbness are a nerve related sensory issues getting a thorough check from an Orthopedic will good on a safer side.

Treatment:
Simple medication along with physical therapy.

regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
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Can Stripping Of Old Paint From Pipe Cause Tingling And Numb Heel?

hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough clinical examination is advised. As per the understanding of the history I do not think the tingling and numbness can be because of the lead. This tingling and numbness can be due to the pathology of the nerve irritation in the lumbar Spine. Since your age is 70 , there is a possibility of degenerative changes in the body and there will be even wear and tear of the lumbar spine. As tingling and numbness are a nerve related sensory issues getting a thorough check from an Orthopedic will good on a safer side. Treatment: Simple medication along with physical therapy. regards Jay Indravadan Patel