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What Causes Tingling In Back & Legs ?

I am 55 year old female that is experiencing tingling in the back of my legs and thighs while laying in a reclined position.I exercise regularly, and recently being off school (where I work) for the summer I ve been doing jogging, jumping jacks, excessive squatting in many of my workout classes at the ymca. Normally, I do evening weight, aerobic, or Pilates classes 3 to 5 days per week. So, I am not just starting to exercise.Somewhat concerned any thoughts? Sara L. Hurley Michigan
Fri, 22 Aug 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Based on the symptoms described by you the most likely cause is pinched nerve at lower back that is nerve getting compressed. The tingling in legs is medically known as sciatica. Are you able to stand on your heel and toes? Your reply will give me some information regarding the3 amount of compression on nerve.Do you have diabetes?
Regarding treatment my advice would be-
1. Bed rest that is avoid unnecessary sitting and whenever possible take rest in lying down position.
2. No massage at back and you may take hot water fomentation to relax the muscle of back.
3. You should have pain killer medicine like Ibuprofen, muscle relaxant drugs like Thiocolchicoside along with drug pregablin
4. Physiotherapy also helps.
Except the Ibuprofen other drugs are prescription only medicine so you may talk to your local doctor.
Take care and I shall be glad to answer any further query.



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What Causes Tingling In Back & Legs ?

Hello Thanks for posting I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Based on the symptoms described by you the most likely cause is pinched nerve at lower back that is nerve getting compressed. The tingling in legs is medically known as sciatica. Are you able to stand on your heel and toes? Your reply will give me some information regarding the3 amount of compression on nerve.Do you have diabetes? Regarding treatment my advice would be- 1. Bed rest that is avoid unnecessary sitting and whenever possible take rest in lying down position. 2. No massage at back and you may take hot water fomentation to relax the muscle of back. 3. You should have pain killer medicine like Ibuprofen, muscle relaxant drugs like Thiocolchicoside along with drug pregablin 4. Physiotherapy also helps. Except the Ibuprofen other drugs are prescription only medicine so you may talk to your local doctor. Take care and I shall be glad to answer any further query.