i have severe pain in both knees, they feel like they are on fire. I can barely walk, if i sit for long periods of time, which i do for work, from my knees down to my toes go numb. I have had a mri, i have had x-rays, and even had a ultra sound. Seems like the drs. cannot find anything. What could be happening to me?
Hello, It looks from your details that you may be suffering from radiculopathy in both your lower limb. This can be due to various reasons- -Compression of nerves at back -Compression of nerves in your pelvis or lower abdomen -Affection of blood supply to nerves -Obesity -Deficiency of vitamin B1,2,6 and 12. There is a long list for such symptoms. I shall advise you're following to have relief in this- -If you are overweight then reduce your weight. -Start taking multivitamin preparations. -Avoid postures whicChatDoctorpresses your back of knee or at hip region like sitting for long hours, cross leg postures. -You should have a routine blood examination to check for blood sugar, thyroid functions and vitamin D and vitamin b12 levels. -For relief from such symptoms we used to prescribe pregabalin preparations. This should be taken on prescription. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care