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04-10-2009, 02:04 AM
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Hey there,
So, something weird has happened, yet again....... I am having a problem with my left leg. It feels all heavy and when I am sitting it goes numb and I can't lift my foot off the floor, do you know what I mean? If I try to pull my foot up towards me and leave my heel on the floor I can't do it!! NOW WHAT?? Any suggestions?? I am a LITTLE freaked out!! It is Easter for God sakes, this has to be a problem free weekend!! 
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04-10-2009, 04:49 AM
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I hope someone else with more experience chimes in, but I would head to the hospital, quickly.
I have had a numb from the waist down feeling, sort of like the anesthetic at the dentist when it is just starting to wear off, but I've always been able to move my legs. Sorry, but this is really worrying me. Can you at least call the hospital and ask them to check with the NS on call?
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04-10-2009, 06:55 AM
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34 years old- 1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, accupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc Had Baby #3 after ADR!
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04-10-2009, 12:52 PM
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marymary, you do need to get yourself to a doctor, as the other kind folks have recommended as well. It has the sound of footdrop. Damage to the perineal nerve, perhaps? Again, I am no doc, and could be way off, but you need to be seen. You don't want to risk any permanent damage from this dangerous symptom. Do not take this lightly. Please let us know what you find out. We care.
My best, Cindylou
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04-10-2009, 03:48 PM
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Hi Mary
Take the advice of the others, see a doctor Is your heel numb,side of foot by little toe? You have some nerve pinch somewhere Please get it checked out. I waited to long and left me with nerve damage lost my calf muscle took me over a year to be able to stand on my toes. Keep us posted Gil 
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04-10-2009, 05:01 PM
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MAYBE!!!!
It sounds like you might have an emergency situation on your hands. See a doctor as soon as possible because you don't want to risk further or permanant damage. If it turns out not to be serious, you'll still feel better knowing! Now would be a good time. Tomorrow doesn't sound so good, Dale
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