Have numbness from bottom of my left foot right up through hip

Posted by jkoc2612 @jkoc2612, Oct 4 5:03am

Disappointed as I hoped to secure appointment to assist with d/x and neuropathy dept. not accepting new patients in Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville. I fear these same symptoms will occur in my right leg. I’ve tried PT, acupuncture. I was always a walker for exercise and I can no longer do so.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Oct 4 7:31am

Hello @jkoc2612, I'm sorry to hear you were not able to get an appointment with neurology at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville Campus. I know that has to be disappointing. Another treatment you might want to consider is Myofascial Release Therapy. There is a discussion on the topic started by @jenniferhunter.
-- Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) for treating compression and pain
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/
Have any of your doctors mentioned sciatica as a possible diagnosis? Have you thought about seeking help at a teaching hospital in your area?

kforrest | @kforrest | Oct 4 8:41am

have you had an X-ray? I did and in addition to diabetes2 and possibly diabetic neuropathy sore on foot not healing completely, I have significant arthritis in hips referred to orthopedic dr waiting a long time before seeing him. I have to have help doing many things.

jkoc2612 | @jkoc2612 | Oct 4 8:46am

In reply to @johnbishop "Hello @jkoc2612, I'm sorry to hear you were not able to get an appointment with neurology..." + (show)

It is not sciatica. I do not have pain. I have mostly tightness & numbness. Have had the EMG test but there’s no nerve involvement. Only d/x I have is that numbness may emanate from my back since I’ve been d/x with spinal stenosis, scoliosis & spondelothesis (sp?) but I don’t have back pain. Back surgery was suggested, if you can believe that, but was told my leg numbness would not be reversed.
I will look into treatment you mentioned. MUSC is a teaching hospital but they’re not accepting patients. I am now looking into a neurologist affiliated with Hilton head hospital. I believe this is a side effect from chemo for breast cancer. My fear is that I’m starting to feel numbness on my right side. I use a cane now.

jkoc2612 | @jkoc2612 | Oct 4 11:20am

In reply to @jkoc2612 "It is not sciatica. I do not have pain. I have mostly tightness & numbness. Have..." + (show)

Have had X-rays, MRIs. Have seen a neurologist, orthopedic surgeon and also got a 2nd opinion all to no avail.

proteusx | @proteusx | Oct 5 12:30pm

The suggestion to try the myofascial release therapy is a good one, in my opinion. I would avoid back surgery except in extreme circumstances. MRT has helped me, and I have multiple spinal issues. Acupuncture might also be considered but only if you find a very experienced practitioner with a lot of positive patient reviews.

kforrest | @kforrest | Oct 6 4:25pm

In reply to @jkoc2612 "It is not sciatica. I do not have pain. I have mostly tightness & numbness. Have..." + (show)

a trick I learned get a dr to refer you to MUSC teaching hospital. better chance of getting in. worked for me through an er visit I asked for a referral to a specific dr and got in.