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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Numbness In The Leg

Hi I am 60 years .now a days I am getting numbness in my left. I climb stairs when I reach the upper stairs my leg becomes numb and I feel as though I will fall.please prescribe me a tablet. I am taking loser h ,rosavastatin.and eco spirit please prescribe me a tab. At present I'm in m usa
Mon, 14 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain and numbness in the leg . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like , fibromyalgia , multiple sclerosis , herniated disc , pinching of nerve , B12 deficiency or diabetes . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor will take history , order CT scan or MRI for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , methylcobalamin and recommend physical therapy and particular stretching exercises . I would suggest you to take light walk daily , put your legs in hot water tub for 15 minutes daily .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Numbness In The Leg

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain and numbness in the leg . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like , fibromyalgia , multiple sclerosis , herniated disc , pinching of nerve , B12 deficiency or diabetes . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor will take history , order CT scan or MRI for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , methylcobalamin and recommend physical therapy and particular stretching exercises . I would suggest you to take light walk daily , put your legs in hot water tub for 15 minutes daily . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari