Question
I have herniated discs in L5 and S1 and are having pins and needles in feet and legs plus muscles are extremly tight in calf
plus toes get a little numb.
Now lately my toes are swelling and some are turning purplsh and pulse around ankle was low so my primary sent me for a PVR test and it came back with some kind of problem so now she is sending me to a vascular surgeon.
I've had ekg's done and my muscles and nerves are slightly damaged.
My main question is can all these herniated disc problems be causing me to have low blood pressure in my legs

Answer
Dear Debbie,tr can cause edema of the

This Orthopedic Chicago Podiatrist located in West Loop 60661,Roscoe Village 60618, Ukrainian Village 60622, Elmhurst 60126 & Bartlett 60103 says..
Herniated discs are not known to cause edema in the legs.Excess weight can cause edema of the legs.
Hope this helps & Good Luck

Dr George Tsatsos, Svetlana Zats, Dr Mariano Rivera, Dr Massard & Dr Kurtz
Chicago 60618 & 60622, Elmhurst 60126, Bartlett 60103 Podiatrists
Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery & Orthopedics
New South Loop Location-Chicago 60661


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