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2020-07-13 11:29:56
I am having very bad lumbar spine problem Having lower back pain which radiates down from the buttock till the left leg ankle with lots of tightness in the hamstring muscle and the calf muscle and nerve tingling in the hamstring muscle and the left leg ankle Lots of numbness in both the leg feet soles only. There is only numbness in the rights leg feet soles But the left leg is completely out of the function right now right from the left lower back till the left feet. I can hardly walk sit stand or lie down.
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This is because of spinal stenosis / scitica. Needs a clinical consult . This can be managed well.
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back exercises,walk daily , posture care
Health Tips
watch for - urine stool disturbance , weakness in the legs

Answered2020-07-13 12:05:51

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Ru diabetic or hypertensive? If ur leg is not working immediately consult ur nearest doctor.
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Don’t neglect these symptoms. Act now
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Once u have deficits difficult to be normal even after surgery. Thanks

Answered2020-07-13 12:29:39

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