Question 1

why does my legs go numb when i lay flat on my back. from my hips down. i was born with my hips out of place..  scared something is wrong. ?

Accepted Answer

Pressing nerves: pressing nerves either in your lower back (disk) or in the muscles in your buttocks (periformis syndrome).  I would see a neurologist.

Question 2

why does my legs go numb and hurt when i lay on my back i have no virabra between my bottom 2 discs in my back and in hurts when i set or stand on my feet for a long period of time

Accepted Answer

It : It sounds like your back is worn out and have degenerated disks and possibly collapsed vertebrae.  It is possible your nerves are being pinched when you are in certain positions.  I would recommend seeing primary care doctor, interventional spine doctor and/or spine surgeon to determine best treatment.  Treatment may include rest, anti-inflammatories, brace, physical therapy, steroid injections and surgery.  Good luck!

Question 3

the top of my foot, shin and sometimes thigh goes numb when i lay on my back while sleeping. mattress is neither hard nor soft. sometimes it's the left, sometimes the right leg. numbness goes away when i move my leg. what could be the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. If you are overweight that could explain the symptoms and losing weight would be imperative. Regular exercise will help by improving muscle health.  It would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 4

severe back pain&sudden leg numbness like when it falls asleep when change sitting or laying positions cause?hist:coffee table fell on back 2-3yrs ago

Accepted Answer

Back trauma: Symptoms are consistent with spinal trauma and possible herniated disc. See orthopedic or neurosurgeon if needed after swing primary doc and consider ct and/or MRI of spine.

Question 5

both of my legs go numb when i lay down, why?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve back: You may have arthritis of joints of spine in low back which is the most common cause of such symptoms. In flat body position you probably get pinching of nerves in low back.

Question 6

hi, i have a pain in my lower back and at times my legs go numb, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Exam needed: Pathology of the lumbosacral. Spinal cord can cause low back pain and bilateral leg numbness. An examination by a neurologist is advised. Appropriate testing will be done.

Question 7

what causes low back and leg pain and then butt and legs go numb?

Accepted Answer

Usually disc: Excruciating pain from the hip down to the ankle can be due to a disc prolaplse causing nerve root pressure or the possiblity of a bony injury producing irritation of the adjoining nerve and or muscle needs to considered. Bursal inflmmation around the hip can also produce these symptoms.

Question 8

all of a sudden sharp.pain lower right back down right leg numbness in right leg can't hardly walk what could this be?

Accepted Answer

: Although you provide scanty information, and it is not feasible to be accurate, the number one possibility is an acutely ruptured disc in the lumbar spine.  Contact your doctor today and get this evaluated and treated.

Question 9

when sitting up in bed (legs flat), or lying on my back with my knees bent up, both of my legs go numb/tingling. whats wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

Exam: You must be examined and checked for vascular disease, neuropathy and possible diabetes. I suggest starting with a complete physical exam an comprehensive blood testing as well as venous/arterial doppler studies of your lower extremities.

Question 10

hello docs! can you tell me what could be causing lower back and leg numbness?

Accepted Answer

Could: Be a pinched lower back nerve from herniated disc, but you need further evaluation to precise origin. Good luck!

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Legs go numb when I lay on my back

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Why does my legs go numb when i lay flat on my back. from my hips down. i was born with my hips out of place.. scared something is wrong. ?

A member asked:

Why does my legs go numb and hurt when i lay on my back i have no virabra between my bottom 2 discs in my back and in hurts when i set or stand on my feet for a long period of time

A member asked:

The top of my foot, shin and sometimes thigh goes numb when i lay on my back while sleeping. mattress is neither hard nor soft. sometimes it's the left, sometimes the right leg. numbness goes away when i move my leg. what could be the cause of this?

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Severe back pain&sudden leg numbness like when it falls asleep when change sitting or laying positions cause?hist:coffee table fell on back 2-3yrs ago

A member asked:

Both of my legs go numb when i lay down, why?

A member asked:

Hi, i have a pain in my lower back and at times my legs go numb, what could this be?

A member asked:

What causes low back and leg pain and then butt and legs go numb?

A member asked:

All of a sudden sharp.pain lower right back down right leg numbness in right leg can't hardly walk what could this be?

A member asked:

When sitting up in bed (legs flat), or lying on my back with my knees bent up, both of my legs go numb/tingling. whats wrong with me?

A member asked:

Hello docs! can you tell me what could be causing lower back and leg numbness?

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