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Numbness, Loss Of Sensation In Right Leg, Toes, Calf, Thigh. Having Fibromyalgia. Taking Gabepentin. Should I Meet A Doctor?

About seven months ago started having numbness, loss of sensation in half of my right leg, toes,calf and thigh. The thigh has a strong burn sensitivity to presure and i can't stanfd or walk more than five minutes, taking gabepentin 900 mg a day. I have been suffering from fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis, and this pain and loss of sensation is not like thoose symptoms at all. I have been given no imaging of this area, just been gave the gabapentin. do i need to see another doctor.
Mon, 15 Jul 2013
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Psychiatrist,  's  Response
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Thanks for using healthcare magic.

I have gone through your available history.

You should consult neurologist/physician to rule out neuropathy. Doctor may advise tests like EMG, nreve conduction tests, vitamin B 12 level etc.

Treatment should be directed as per cause.

Thanks.
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  Dr. K. Naga Ravi Prasad's  Response
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
The description suggests that you have a severe form of LUMBAR DISC DISEASE with compression of the neural elements.

As you already have loss of sensation in right leg ,its not worth waiting for any length of time (before muscle weakness sets in). Have an MRI scan of Lumbo sacral spine which shows up all the spinal problems.

Consult an orthopedic / spine surgeon and follow his advice.

Hope this information is helpful. Good luck
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Numbness, Loss Of Sensation In Right Leg, Toes, Calf, Thigh. Having Fibromyalgia. Taking Gabepentin. Should I Meet A Doctor?

Hi, Thanks for using healthcare magic. I have gone through your available history. You should consult neurologist/physician to rule out neuropathy. Doctor may advise tests like EMG, nreve conduction tests, vitamin B 12 level etc. Treatment should be directed as per cause. Thanks.