WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 1997: Re: Leg Numbness During Pregnancy

Re: Leg Numbness During Pregnancy

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Oct 1997 21:22:42 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 30 Oct 1997, Mary wrote: >
>Last year, in the fourth month of pregnancy I developed a sensory-type
>numbness in my left thigh. The area was above the knee and on the
>outside of my leg. Total area involved was about 15X15 cm. A few
>months after delivery my FP referred me to a physical therapist who did
>some spinal manipulations, put me in traction 6 times, applied
>ultrasound heat followed by ice packs and gave me home exercises to do.
>After religiously following her directions the area of numbness improved
>only slightly.
>
>My FP, OB and the PT all said it would most likely be aggravated in a
>subsequent pregnancy. Low and behold, I am at 20 weeks now and the
>numbness has returned much worse than before. Now, when I am on my feet
>for 15 minutes the entire outside of my thigh goes numb and it has
>spread to the front as well. It also feels like I am being poked with
>needles in one area.
>
>Is there anyone out there who has experienced a similar problem?
>
>Are there any other ways to correct this?
>
>Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
>--
>Mary Shoup
>
>--
>Twin Cities Area
>Minnesota
>

Mary,

There are occasionally noted areas of paresthesia (numbness or tingling - pins and needles) which occur with no obvious cause.

In your case, it may be pressure from a dislocated disc. Physical therapy should be helpful but if not, an MRI can be done for a diagnosis and to better direct treatment (MRIs can be safely done in pregnancy).

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm

*Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purpose only.
This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options.

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