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

What Causes Heaviness And Numbness In The Left Leg?

I had lumbar L4 L5 fusion 2 years ago with sciatica for the past 5 years on the left leg. With in the last 2 weeks I have been having episodes of heaviness, numbness, and intermittant loss of control of my left leg when walking for more than 10 minutes at a time. Is this to be expected, or do I need to worry that it will progress to complete loss of use of that leg?
Mon, 10 Nov 2014
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you may be suffering from spinal stenosis as you have been having episodes of heaviness, numbness, and intermittent loss of control of left leg when walking for more than 10 minutes at a time. For pain relief you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen. Vitamin B and C are helpful in recovering. For numbness neurotropic agents like Mecobalamine will be of help. You may need to your MRI of lumber spine and decompression operation may be needed if MRI shows stenosis. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. 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.
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....
What Causes Heaviness And Numbness In The Left Leg?

Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you may be suffering from spinal stenosis as you have been having episodes of heaviness, numbness, and intermittent loss of control of left leg when walking for more than 10 minutes at a time. For pain relief you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen. Vitamin B and C are helpful in recovering. For numbness neurotropic agents like Mecobalamine will be of help. You may need to your MRI of lumber spine and decompression operation may be needed if MRI shows stenosis. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. 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.