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Have numbness from bottom of my left foot right up through hip
Neuropathy | Last Active: Jul 14 1:31pm | Replies (10)Comment receiving replies
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.
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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.
@jkoc2612
I don't have an answer for you, but my spouse is having the same issue. She's gotten the EMG test and found nothing. They keep telling her it is due to a narrowing of her cervical spine "cervical spinal stenosis".
She's had physical therapy without any resolutions. However, she's found a Massage Therapist which does what they call Zen Bodytherapy and Zen Triggerpoint. It has been somewhat successful. Don't be discouraged by the Zen in the word, it's just body manipulation which is several sessions. What they work on is slowly working on all the scar tissue (which can be created by simply having the muscle stressed and it protects itself), doing some fascia work. Please know this isn't a relaxing massage, it can be very painful. So going to get a deep tissue massage isn't the same as this, not even close. In fact, a deep tissue massage may cause more issues than not.
In addition, the physical therapist suggested she use those hiking poles (both of them) while walking to provide support on both ends.
Again, this isn't a solution but maybe it brings you some relief. I see this was from 2024, so perhaps you have already gotten a solution.
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Have had X-rays, MRIs. Have seen a neurologist, orthopedic surgeon and also got a 2nd opinion all to no avail.