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Numbing Pain In Leg After Stress Test, Flared Up. Pain From Upper Hip To Knee Cap. Relief?

I have a numbing pain in my left leg. from the front about halfway to the side. It started years ago after a stress test on a bicycle. During the year it gets better then worse but now when it flares up I have pain from my upper hip to kneecap. Sometimes is less noticeable but has been numb like leg that has been asleep.
Thu, 26 Sep 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi and welcome to HCM
Your symptoms are likely to be due to nerve root compression at Lumber spine due to mild disc protrusion. A follow up MRI scan will help in confirming the findings.
Since there is only numbness of the affected area it suggests that the affection of nerve root is only minimal.
Such minor symptoms are usually taken care of by Methylcobalamin supplements which you can take after consulting your orthopedician

I do hope that you have found something helpful and informative and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care.
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Numbing Pain In Leg After Stress Test, Flared Up. Pain From Upper Hip To Knee Cap. Relief?

Hi and welcome to HCM Your symptoms are likely to be due to nerve root compression at Lumber spine due to mild disc protrusion. A follow up MRI scan will help in confirming the findings. Since there is only numbness of the affected area it suggests that the affection of nerve root is only minimal. Such minor symptoms are usually taken care of by Methylcobalamin supplements which you can take after consulting your orthopedician I do hope that you have found something helpful and informative and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care.