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I have sciatica, bladder incontinence and urge issues, and my two big toes have been numb for months. any ideas on what these 3together could mean?

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Pinched nerve, back: With the above symptoms, i suspect you may have some pinched nerve in your low back regions...Some people have much pain and others not so much. With symptoms ongoing for months, i suggest seeing a doc for eval, as leaving things too long u may not be able to reverse the neuropathy (numbness in your toes). Best of luck to you..

Answered 12/20/2012

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Dr. Charles Davant answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: I'd want to know your age and other issues. Urge is probably unrelated directly. You probably have either a lumbar disc issue or spinal stenosis, depending on your age. An MRI would probably be useful as far as diagnosis, but if your toes have been numb for months they may never come back. Had a pelvic check lately?

Answered 6/10/2014

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Bad: Please see your dr asap. These are what we call "red flags" meaning a probable disk problem in your back.

Answered 1/1/2015

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Possibly: If sciatica is causing incontinence, you need this evaluated as it could suggest a more severe compression of nerves. if this does not resolve soon, see a spine evaluation .

Answered 7/14/2014

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