Lower Leg & Foot Numbness

[MichelleC]

Since July 16 my left foot and outside part of the leg has been numb/tingling continously, my doctor had blood tested for B12 & Folic, both came back normal, had EMG which came back normal, the Neurologist said they would not be concerned about MS unless I lost my vision or started dragging my foot, and then I SHOULD COME BACK I myself would like to know before it went that far! She also said that I would have to wait until the nerves were more damaged to have another EMG with different results.

I am going to another doctor Wednesday, should I request a MRI to see if it is MS? Is it too early to tell? what is the difference between contrast and non? Do I have to have permanent damage to the nerves before the EMG will show it?

I have started having numbness/tingling on the same side of my back, not continous, but could they be connected? Are there other test that I should ask for? Any help would be greatly appreciated

[Eatafruit78]

Look for a doctor of Oriental Medicine who practices NAET. You are probably having an infection and a toxic overload.
You don't want to wait for an infection to impair your brain function so the doctor can go ahead an call it MS or whatever.

Best,
Frui.

[InDC]

It could also be due to a disc problem. Have you injured your lower back recently? If so, mention that to your doctor. The numbness could be due to a herniated disc, and a lumbar MRI would show whether you have one.

There are a few basic things you can do while waiting to see a doctor or get a test - and they're good things to do anyway: Make sure you're sitting and standing up straight (not hunching over); try to avoid sitting for long periods of time (or at least get up and walk around periodically if you are); and sleep in a position that's easier on your back: http://health.yahoo.com/topic/back/l...176754517DC387

An anti-inflammatory medication like Aleve may also help, but don't take more of it than you need to.