Question 1

should i be concerned if leg numb from knee down after therapy?

Accepted Answer

Calldoctor: You need to ask your orthopedic/or doctor that order the physical therapy to answer this question because they know your condition. However, therapy should not cause any numbness afterwards.

Question 2

i have numbness in my right leg just below the knee. i landed on my knee in a dance and it sent sharp pain down my leg and now it's numb.

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination &amp; other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes. Once accurately assessed a treatment plan can be developed.

Question 3

i am on sailing boat and hurt my right leg. i can't feel it from the knee down. it is numb and i can't put any weight on it. what could i have done. ?

Accepted Answer

The most common: cause of numbness of the leg is a pinched nerve in the back. Even though your question doesn't mention back trauma, only leg, you may have hurt yourself in both places. A blood clot in the leg can cause numbness, but typically it would be painful to touch, hot, and perhaps discolored/red. Perhaps you hurt your knee and the fact you can't walk makes it feel numb. Prompt/urgent evaluation is needed.

Question 4

why does my right leg go numb when i lay down? its always the inside of thigh into back of the knee feels like cold water and achy/pain

Accepted Answer

Nerve: Inner thigh is the distribution of your L2 or L3 spinal nerve. Likely irritated from back, but another common source of irritation is from your pyriformis or obturator muscle

Question 5

i have a numbness feeling down one side of  my right leg (from knee down! and on the top of my foot.  what is this?

Accepted Answer

Nerve injury or comp: It would be important to rule out spinal stenosis as the cause. An MRI would be a good idea.

Question 6

i have numbness & tingling down right leg only... has caused me to trip & fall... also have swelling at the knee & a lump in my thigh... ??

Accepted Answer

Recommend : You have  few conditions that definitely require doctors evaluation. Swelling of the knee and thigh lump need as minimum XRay. Please make appointment ASAP.

Question 7

hi, when i lay down on my right. the top right leg hurts really bad, hip to knee- but it immediately goes away once i stand up. no numbness just sore ?

Accepted Answer

One possibilty: Meralgia paresthetica might be your diagnosis. Please do consult your doctor.
You should be able to find more info about it on the web.

Question 8

what should i do about the numbness and tingling in leg? i hurt my back moving this weekend.  since monday i have had constant numbness and tingling in my right leg, from the top of my leg down to my knee, from the top of my thigh to the outside of my leg

Accepted Answer

The : The numbness and tingling you are experiencing in your leg after a back injury could indeed be nerve damage or compression from a herniated disc.  The good news is that most people recover with non-surgical treatment, though it can take a very long time.  Treatments typically include:
- rest - bed rest is not recommended after 1-2 days, but avoiding activities such as lifting for the first week after injury can be helpful.
- ice and heat - ice in the first 2-3 days can help decrease swelling.  Heat after that can increase blood flow and mobility to the area
- anti-inflammatory medications such as alieve (naproxen) or Motrin (ibuprofen) not only provide pain relief, but help with swelling in the area
- physical therapy and exercise - probably one of the most effective ways of treating back pain

i've added a helpful link to a website written by the national institute for health that gives more in-depth information on back injury.

If your symptoms are not improving after 72 hours of treatment at home, or if you have worsening numbness, tingling, muscle weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, contact your doctor immediately.

Question 9

tingling and numbness in right hand and it gets cold. right leg from my knee down swells bad. they checked for a blood clot but that wasn't it?

Accepted Answer

Get checked by a --: Neurologist for the hand problem as it sounds like carpal t syndrome, and see your pcp or gyn to get evaluated for a pelvic mass, etc, causing a rt sided swelling, if a possible clot has been excluded. You may require an us scan of the pelvis for it.
See if a carpal brace will help with the numbness/tingling or not.

Question 10

i have numbness and tingling in my right leg to my foot from the knee down its worse when i walk and eases up when i sit down to rest what is this?

Accepted Answer

Numbness and tinglin: This could be sciatica, saphenous or tibial  nerve compression or something else. A neurologist should be consulted.

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Should i be concerned if leg numb from knee down after therapy?

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I have numbness in my right leg just below the knee. i landed on my knee in a dance and it sent sharp pain down my leg and now it's numb.

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I am on sailing boat and hurt my right leg. i can't feel it from the knee down. it is numb and i can't put any weight on it. what could i have done. ?

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Why does my right leg go numb when i lay down? its always the inside of thigh into back of the knee feels like cold water and achy/pain

A member asked:

I have a numbness feeling down one side of my right leg (from knee down! and on the top of my foot. what is this?

A member asked:

I have numbness & tingling down right leg only... has caused me to trip & fall... also have swelling at the knee & a lump in my thigh... ??

A member asked:

Hi, when i lay down on my right. the top right leg hurts really bad, hip to knee- but it immediately goes away once i stand up. no numbness just sore ?

A member asked:

What should i do about the numbness and tingling in leg? i hurt my back moving this weekend. since monday i have had constant numbness and tingling in my right leg, from the top of my leg down to my knee, from the top of my thigh to the outside of my leg

A member asked:

Tingling and numbness in right hand and it gets cold. right leg from my knee down swells bad. they checked for a blood clot but that wasn't it?

A member asked:

I have numbness and tingling in my right leg to my foot from the knee down its worse when i walk and eases up when i sit down to rest what is this?

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