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What Causes Burning And Numbing Pain On The External Legs?

For years I ve been dealing with shooting, burning and numbing pain on the outside of my legs. It s embarrassing because it makes me jump and sometimes it s so bad I can t get thru the store. Now every once in a bit, I get them in my arms, upper back and breasts. I have a bad lower back and I think I have a pinched nerve or something.
Mon, 11 Apr 2016
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Thanks for contacting healthcare magic.

You complain that you have burning sensation and numbness over leg region.

First you have to check your blood sugar level.
In diabetes there is presence of peripheral neuropathy is more common.

Deep vein thrombosis may cause pain over leg region.Decreased blood supply that may cause numbness over this region.

Nerve compression may cause buning sensation and numbness.
MRI may helpful for further diagnosis.

Wish you a good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Burning And Numbing Pain On The External Legs?

Thanks for contacting healthcare magic. You complain that you have burning sensation and numbness over leg region. First you have to check your blood sugar level. In diabetes there is presence of peripheral neuropathy is more common. Deep vein thrombosis may cause pain over leg region.Decreased blood supply that may cause numbness over this region. Nerve compression may cause buning sensation and numbness. MRI may helpful for further diagnosis. Wish you a good health. Take care. Thanks.