Trouble walking

I've had the same symptoms for 3 plus years after anterior total hip. I've talked to my doctor about it and she says it's radiculopathy. No tests done, no referrals. I've had it with this person and if she doesn't address this at my Medicare PE, I'm leaving her for someone who will. I have left leg pain, tingling thigh, calf cramps, cold feet and trouble walking. I'll look for anyone's answer about the doctor to see.

Hello Daisy, You should probably go see a neurologist, as they have the right expertise, although nobody in the medical community has the answers we want, as there is as yet no cure. However, it's useful to be talking with someone whose specialty covers neuropathy. Good luck with your search.

@topsz
You should see an orthopedic spine specialist for evaluation and MRI of your lumbar spine to check for spinal cord/nerve compression causing the symptoms in your back/legs/feet. I would prioritize this over seeing a neurologist for neuropathy testing. You can see a neurologist if needed after you see an orthopedic doctor.

@daisy22
You should see an orthopedic spine specialist for an evaluation and X-ray and MRI of your lumbar spine to check for compression of spinal cord/nerve roots. This can cause symptoms in back, hip, buttocks, legs and feet.

You can also see an orthopedic hip specialist for a MRI of your hips/pelvis to check for any tendinopathy or soft tissue injuries.

Neurologists only test and give medication that does not cure but only treats symptoms. Many times, these medications don’t help and cause bad side effects.

Physical therapy may help but other pain management/treatment options may be available to you.

I’ve had an mri and X-rays in my back. Some arthritis is about it. No neurologist takes my insurance. Tough boat we are all in

Hello all,
I've had increasing fatigue in my legs for the past 10 yrs. Have recently had lumbar and thoracic spine MRIs and my neurosurgeon has referred me to neuromuscular specialist. If he doesn't have an answer I plan to talk to my epileptologist, as the antiseizure med I'm on can cause ataxia. I've had nerve studies and those showed only minor neuropathy. I'm blessed with good insurance.

Good luck everyone

First saw Sleep doc for night foot pains. When the Rx prescribed kept needing higher doses I sought neuro pain specialists. Sleep doctor never referred me to a neurologist. After other similar experiences I googled for neuro pain specialists at my local hospital, Pain clinic did tests and I was found eligible for an SCS device to relieve foot pain. Excellent relief til recently when late night pain began No adjustment in device done and no physical issues found by neurosurgeon. Now using Gabapentin and walking to relieve night pain, Also self referred when pills not relieving RLS movement. New neuros pecialist adjusted dousing and then suggested a patch Nupro that relieves RLS all day/night and replaces 8 pills a day. I realize though all the docs treating me were competent they seem to live in silos for their speciality and do not refer. Self advocacy helps seek more effective answers.

My ortho ordered lumbar spine MRI and nerve testing in legs and feet EMG. Extremely useful, as I learned that I have normal nerves and muscles in the legs and feet, not neuropathy. Lots of arthritis in the spine and feet, but real Celebrex (not generic) helps the most with both (had to petition insurance to cover the real Celebrex brand, which the insurance covers, albeit at a higher copay, but worth it). Also, ortho recommended much softer shoes and a different orthotic once the arthritis in the feet (and spine) was identified as the issue. Foot Scientific insoles, which are OTC, but the OS fitted me with both a different style and size than I would have chosen if I had ordered them online.
Walking outside for a mile (slow speed, but moderate exertion) most days and deep-water walking/jogging/running in a pool most days helps the most.
I wear a wide topoathletic.com shoe with a wide, anatomically correct forefoot, to walk outside. In the pool, I wear Teva hurricane sandals, which have arch support and don't restrict the toes (even suspended in deep water, there is a lot of resistance from the water on my feet, and these make it safer to get in and out of the pool.

I totally agree with the people saying go to neurologist. I wasted 10 years with orthopedic doctors who just wanted to operate inject yada yada they never got to the bottom of it. Meanwhile, my nerve loss of feeling has gotten much worse, and I finally been connected to neurologist. It’s a world of difference you need nerve conduction studies. That’s the only way they can pinpoint what’s wrong. Stay away from the orthopedic doctors until you consult with the neurologist.