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What Causes Difficulty In Walking?

Hello doc Hope u r doing fine ...my mom is having problem in her legs ... She can t be able to walk ... Doc is saying some nerv is not responding n all . He is bones specialist so I dnt know my mother is getting right treatment .please suggest some good doc and let me know if you need any other info
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case.
First possibility could be lumbar canal stenosis leading difficuilty in walking.
Due to compression of this nerve root there can be leg pain associated with it.

I will advise you to do MRI spine
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Vascular claudication can also lead to leg pain which is common in smokers.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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What Causes Difficulty In Walking?

Hello, I have studied your case. First possibility could be lumbar canal stenosis leading difficuilty in walking. Due to compression of this nerve root there can be leg pain associated with it. I will advise you to do MRI spine For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Vascular claudication can also lead to leg pain which is common in smokers. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care