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What Causes Numbness In The Lower Back Back And Right Leg?
i have lower back back and right leg is numb.. can barely walk..my right leg gave way last night when i was trying to bend down and pick up pair shoes. I am unable to extend right leg when walking. I have aching pain that feels like it is my leg is on fire internally. i had t9 - t11 decompressive laminectomy in 2007.
Thu, 21 Mar 2019
Hello,
The symptoms are typically suggestive of spine-related conditions like a prolapsed disc or nerve compression.
It is better to consult an orthopedic and plan for an MRI scan to make a diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
The symptoms are typically suggestive of spine-related conditions like a prolapsed disc or nerve compression.
It is better to consult an orthopedic and plan for an MRI scan to make a diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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