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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Numbness In Legs

Hello. I am very worried about this but both of my legs have been feeling numb for almost a year now and it s annoying. Also I am worried that it could be my arteries that have hardened. Then again would I have had a heart attack by then? It s been almost a heart. My legs tend to hurt a lot. Sometimes when I stand up they constantly burn with a very sharp numbness feeling
Mon, 10 Aug 2015
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Hello and thanks for writing.

I can understand your concern and would try to help you in the best possible way. Your problems may be related to a peripheral neuropathy or any peripheral vasular disease. I suggest you should be evaluated for the same.

You may consult a physician who would obtain a full medical histroy and complete physical examination inculding a few diagnostic tests like blood tests, imaging studies, nerve conductin studies and others to get to a diagnosis.

Once a diagnosis is made then you would be started on a comprehensive managment plan which would include physical therapy or medications.
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Numbness In Legs

Hello and thanks for writing. I can understand your concern and would try to help you in the best possible way. Your problems may be related to a peripheral neuropathy or any peripheral vasular disease. I suggest you should be evaluated for the same. You may consult a physician who would obtain a full medical histroy and complete physical examination inculding a few diagnostic tests like blood tests, imaging studies, nerve conductin studies and others to get to a diagnosis. Once a diagnosis is made then you would be started on a comprehensive managment plan which would include physical therapy or medications.