A member asked:

I have herniated disc l5s1 with left leg sciatica and slight foot drop.my foot and ankle have gotten very itchy lately. could this be related?

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Dr. Guy Fogel answered

Yes: Your situation with a radiculopathy and foot drop requires treatment. I recommend surgical decompression with minimally invasive means immediately. You do not want permanent weakness and foot drop.

Answered 7/10/2015

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Foot Drop: Is concerning. If you haven't seen a spine specialist, I would do that soon. If the strength in foot is not improving you may need to see a surgeon before more extensive nerve damage occurs. Itching can suggest nerve healing though.

Answered 7/13/2014

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