Leg numbness, Neurology FAQ - Page 2

Numbness in the legs and lower back pain? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing lower back pain and my legs feel sore and numb. I visited a neurologist, but the doctor only tapped my knee (the reflex test we learned in middle school) and concluded that my issues ar...

Lower back pain, numbness on the left side of the body, and a growth on the left side of the neck? Hello Doctor, I am a desk worker who sits for long hours every day, and I have the symptoms mentioned above. First, regarding the lower back pain, I started experiencing soreness in...

Sudden numbness and pain in the foot? Hello, I often experience collisions during my workouts, but since I'm on tatami mats, they are soft. Recently, over the past two to three weeks, I've had episodes of numbness and pain in my left foot three times. This seems to occu...

Involuntary muscle twitching throughout the body? Long-term sitting in the office has caused my legs to feel numb while sitting, and my muscles are twitching continuously throughout my body, especially in my thighs, calves, and face, which twitches quite frequently. Sometimes I a...

I often experience tingling on the right side of my body, but I have already been examined by a neurosurgeon? I have been examined by a neurosurgeon, and both my cervical and lumbar spine show bone spurs, but the doctor said they are very small and do not require rehabilitation. ...

Numbness in the feet? In the past two weeks, I have experienced numbness in my legs (from the thigh to the calf) when I first sit down, lie down, or while walking. The numbness is accompanied by a cool sensation, and it occurs intermittently. About three years ago, I went to a ma...

Numbness and weakness in the legs? Hello doctor, two years ago I had an accident while riding my motorcycle. Since the incident, I've felt a slight tilt in my body and discomfort in my lower back that extends to my upper back. I have visited an orthopedic clinic for examinat...

Foot pain On the morning of March 13, I suddenly experienced numbness and swelling in my left foot, making it feel strange when I walk. The numbness has persisted since then. This sensation is different from the numbness I usually get from sitting on the toilet for too long, whic...

Pain near the left buttock close to the coccyx? Hello, when I sleep on my side, I feel a pressure or discomfort near the left buttock close to the coccyx. I'm not sure if it's a nerve issue or a bone injury, as I haven't had any trauma. In the past, I would hear a ...

Dizziness and numbness in the legs? Menstrual cramps are severe, and I usually don't consume cold drinks; I drink a lot of water. Recently, for the past two to three months, I've experienced sudden numbness in my legs during class, and my head often feels like it pauses...

Persistent numbness near the tibia? Hello doctor, in July of this year, I experienced some soreness in my lower back while lifting heavy objects. After receiving a massage, I returned home and began to feel pain and numbness from my lower back to my buttocks, right thigh, right c...

Sciatica Dear Dr. Gao, My father has a scoliosis at the fifth lumbar vertebra that is compressing his nerves, resulting in numbness and discomfort in his left leg. I have come across high-frequency thermal therapy technology that can alleviate neuropathic pain. Given that my fat...

Difficulty falling asleep urgently? Dear Dr. Gao, My mother has recently been experiencing frequent leg numbness at night, which has severely affected her sleep quality. I would like to seek your advice on how to assist her in obtaining medical help to resolve this issue. Than...

Numbness and tingling in the left foot? Hello Dr. Lan: I have been experiencing a tingling and numb sensation in my left leg (from my thigh to my foot) for many years. I find it difficult to describe this feeling. Initially, I thought it was just my thigh that was sore, so I woul...

Numbness in both legs extending to the soles of the feet? Doctor, seven years ago I underwent an L5-S1 discectomy. I had no discomfort after the surgery, but four months ago I suddenly experienced lower back pain. The pain then subsided, but I developed tingling and numbness in m...

Numbness in the foot? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my father who is 62 years old. When he stands, he experiences numbness on the outer side of his calf extending to his toes and thigh (the calf is the most affected), but he does not experience this numbness when sittin...

Muscle atrophy in the gluteal region following an injection? Hello Dr. Yeh, my symptoms are as follows: About six or seven years ago, I visited the hospital due to a cold and received an injection in my left buttock. However, I did not massage the area afterward, which led to a d...

Back pain and leg numbness issues? Hello, I have been experiencing occasional back pain since I was about twenty years old. The pain is located around the left side of my spine and the area between the protruding bones in my back. Could this be caused by poor sitting or standing ...

Facial numbness after drinking alcohol? Hello, my friend is a 21-year-old male. Whenever he drinks alcohol (which is not often and only in small amounts) or when the weather is extremely cold, he experiences numbness in his cheeks, tightness in his neck, and after a while, his ca...

It feels like my foot is being electrocuted..? Hello Doctor: Today I suddenly felt a tingling sensation in my calf, as if it were being shocked, from my ankle to just below my knee. It's not the kind of numbness that comes from sitting in one position for too long. What coul...