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Ongoing peripheral neuropathy, top of left foot, since june 2012. area numbed after 2006 12mm l5/s1 disc protrusion (resolved). what are my options?

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Dr. Adam Lewis answered

Herniated disc: The numbness or neuropathy in the foot may have several possibilities such as a recurrent disc protrusion, ligament and facet growth leading to canal narrowing, low B12 levels, or other reversible causes. Follow up with a spine specialist to determine the cause of the numbness.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

Ongoing peripheral neuropathy, top of left foot, since june 2012. area numbed after 2006 12mm l5/s1 disc protrusion (resolved). what are my options?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Adam Lewis answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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