I m 34yrs old 207lbs & 5ft 7in I m swelling in my ankles/feet/& legs again however feeling numbness/tingling/pins & needles in my left leg more then my right. Firstly is that bad - ie the pin & needle feeling in such a case or not - already plan to go to the ER was just looking up info til my ride gets here
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling and numbness along with sharp pain in my knees. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis or bakers cyst. I would suggest you to lose your weight by doing light exercises like yoga and altering your eating habits, apply warm compresses to knee and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination. Doctor may order CT scan along with MRI to confirm the diagnosis. Doctor may recommend surgical removal of cyst, prescribe antibiotics, anti-inflammatory or muscle relaxant. Doctor may also recommend physical therapy. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,