I have terrible back pain when i am standing and my hands and feet go numb after standing a while. what could this be?

Neurologist: Numbness of both hands and feet is possibly due to a polyneuritis, but associated severe back pain also raises the possibility of inflammation of the spinal cord as a cause of your symptoms. I recommend consulting a neurologist as soon as possible for evaluation as I consider your symptoms very concerning. Going to the hospital emergency room may get quicker evaluation as well as a neurologist con