Numb Legs (Advice Wanted)

Amir87 · 12-05-2009, 02:08 AM

Since I woke up today my back side of my thighs, back of calfs, feet + toes have had a tingly numb feeling.

I haven't done any abnormal physical activity that would affect my legs, so I have no clue what could be causing it.

Looked it on google, but got tons of hits on restless leg syndrome , but highly doubt thats it. If it persists tomorrow, I'll hit up the urgent care probably.

Until then, any ideas what could be the cause?

TwoSaints · 12-05-2009, 02:28 AM

I hate giving medical advise over the internet. I would say however, that those symptoms are significant enough for you to have it checked out. A very presumptive assumption would be a possible nerve impingement possibly involving your lumbar spine (if thats the case). Even if the symptoms go away, I would still visit a neurologist, but that's just me.

ben14142001 · 12-05-2009, 01:11 PM

^ Agree. Go get it checked out if it persists. It could be many, many different things.

lambtron · 12-05-2009, 01:23 PM

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CollinsE90 · 12-05-2009, 03:02 PM

Go to PPTH, doctor house can fix you

lambtron · 12-05-2009, 03:08 PM

I'm assuming you've already used Web MD or mayoclinic to self diagnose?

Los Angeles · 12-05-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Amir87

Until then, any ideas what could be the cause?

I knew this guy who had similar symptoms except they were worse.

He ended up needing to be hospitalized and couldn't walk/get out of bed without assistance for a few weeks.

Turns out he had multiple sclerosis (?).

He's doing better now but it was a rather devistating experience to say the least.

ejazbmw · 12-05-2009, 04:57 PM

I'm no doctor but if something stays numb continuously i don't think thats a good sign...I mean my legs or arm get numb from sleeping on them but I get the feeling back right away.

choicez · 12-05-2009, 06:25 PM

My friend had similar symptoms last week and ended up in the hospital for several days. His legs were numb and tingling at first but it progressively got worse. They first diagnosed him with Transverse Myelitis because he had lesions near his spinal cord. After further tests, they found lesions in his brain too. It caused numbness on both his legs and other parts of his body. He took steroid treatments and needed a walker. Luckily, he's getting better and almost walking again.

Hopefully, you don't have this but I would get it checked right away before it does further harm. It seems something is interfering with your spinal cord.

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/t...semyelitis.htm

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/a...lomyelitis.htm

Bobby_Light · 12-05-2009, 08:52 PM

Have you eaten MSG (monosodium glutamate), aspartame/nutrasweet, sucralose/splenda, or any processed or restaurant foods that may contain the aforementioned?

Amir87 · 12-06-2009, 03:03 AM

Thanks for the info everyone. Everything has been fine today, still going to get it checked out when I get a chance.

^ To the above post, I don't think I've eaten anything recently with that stuff.

TwoSaints · 12-06-2009, 03:09 AM

okay, wow... lots of advice.

Go get a proper evaluation complete by a physician so that a more complete assessment of your symptoms can be performed.

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TwoSaints Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 227 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Beaumont, Texas iTrader: (0)	I hate giving medical advise over the internet. I would say however, that those symptoms are significant enough for you to have it checked out. A very presumptive assumption would be a possible nerve impingement possibly involving your lumbar spine (if thats the case). Even if the symptoms go away, I would still visit a neurologist, but that's just me.
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ejazbmw blahhh 315 Rep 6,355 Posts Drives: 2014 M235I Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (7)	I'm no doctor but if something stays numb continuously i don't think thats a good sign...I mean my legs or arm get numb from sleeping on them but I get the feeling back right away.
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12-05-2009, 06:25 PM	#9
choicez Major 274 Rep 1,124 Posts Drives: you mad Join Date: May 2009 Location: LA iTrader: (15)	My friend had similar symptoms last week and ended up in the hospital for several days. His legs were numb and tingling at first but it progressively got worse. They first diagnosed him with Transverse Myelitis because he had lesions near his spinal cord. After further tests, they found lesions in his brain too. It caused numbness on both his legs and other parts of his body. He took steroid treatments and needed a walker. Luckily, he's getting better and almost walking again. Hopefully, you don't have this but I would get it checked right away before it does further harm. It seems something is interfering with your spinal cord. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/t...semyelitis.htm http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/a...lomyelitis.htm Last edited by choicez; 12-05-2009 at 09:08 PM..
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Bobby_Light Major 66 Rep 1,352 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (14)	Have you eaten MSG (monosodium glutamate), aspartame/nutrasweet, sucralose/splenda, or any processed or restaurant foods that may contain the aforementioned?
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Amir87 Gruppe Titan 279 Rep 2,839 Posts Drives: 08 E92 SG/Coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (37) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [10.00]	Thanks for the info everyone. Everything has been fine today, still going to get it checked out when I get a chance. ^ To the above post, I don't think I've eaten anything recently with that stuff. __________________
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TwoSaints Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 227 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Beaumont, Texas iTrader: (0)	okay, wow... lots of advice. Go get a proper evaluation complete by a physician so that a more complete assessment of your symptoms can be performed.
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