Question
Dr Grassi,
My left front leg from my hip bone to my shin, around to my buttock and down to my left foot has had patches of numbness for a week now.  It seems to be lessening very slowly, and the "pins and needles" I felt the first few days are subsiding.  Is there anything I could be doing to help heal quicker?  Do you have any suggestions for stretches or meds?  Thank you so much for your help.  I am a bit of a hypochondriac and am looking forward to some answers that I'm sure are less scary than those I have for myself.

Answer

Dr Grassi Hi Gabrielle: It would be prudent to go to your GP,MD. He will get Lab work: >#1. CBC w/diff,SMAC,UA & CRP,ESR,Thyroid Panal.< This will identify any "obvious" abnormalities. If normal BUT, problem persists,#2. Lumbar MRI & Lower Extremity EMG. For that, go to a Neurologist. This will keep you busy for a while. If all this comes back negative and you STILL have problem, write back. DO #1 NO MATTER WHAT .! Thank's. Dr Ron Grassi,DC.,MS. Jupiter, Florida. www.DrGrassi.com