HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Numbness In Arms And Legs

my mother is 93 and does fairly well for her age, has had back problems, shots and cementing which did not work. But the problem I heard about today from a sister is that she gets up with no feeling, with numbness in her legs and arms...says she feels like she is dying....that it is creeping up on her. She does not like going to doctors. Also I think she is anemic...always has been and gets shots every month. Any ideas?
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
There are two conditions which can cause such feeling. Either she is having vitamin B 12 deficiency or she is having a brain lesion. I would suggest you to get her serum B 12 estimation and her neurological evaluation. if there is some thing wrong come out then she can be treated for that condition.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Numbness In Arms And Legs

There are two conditions which can cause such feeling. Either she is having vitamin B 12 deficiency or she is having a brain lesion. I would suggest you to get her serum B 12 estimation and her neurological evaluation. if there is some thing wrong come out then she can be treated for that condition.