Diagnostic Tests

[RickyMalin]

Hi There,

I hope this is in the correct section.

I am Male, 27 years old and an active person.

From Wednesday (3rd March 08) i have had a numbness sensation from my waist down to my feet, and this includes all areas..
It started off with a slight pins and needles feeling in my legs, but has gradually began to get worse.
I went to my Doctor on Monday who examined me and came to the conclusion that i have a trapped nerve. And that was it - he sent me on my way and said give it a few days.
I don't believe that a trapped nerve could cause so much uncomfort!

I have a history of blood clotting due to a blood disorder which i was diagnosed with some years back ( Factor V Leiden Mutation ) I was prescribed Warfarin which i took for a couple of years until the Doctor said i didnt need to carry on taking them, i havent taken Warfarin for roughly 4 years.
My last complaints of anything similar to this would have been about 4 years ago when i had a slight numbness sensation like i do now, only it wasnt half as bad and only lasted for a day or two.

I am being advised to go to my Local hospital A&E but i feel like it will be a waste of time, should i return to my Doctor or can someone give me a bit of info - If they have experienced something similar or know someone who has had these problems and what should i do.

Many thanks

Ricky

[RickyMalin]

Went to Casualty, the Dr was baffled - Doesnt know what it was, told me to Monitor myself for a week and if symptoms persist to go see my GP who will refer me to a neurologist.
He did say however should i start to get any pains in my legs or impaired vision of any sort then i should go back to casualty.

This is weird and i still have no answers nearly one week and 3 Dr's later.

[AlexLeon]

My wife had a similar feeling like this about 3 years ago and 3 years before that. She has been a diabetic for 25 years, Are you completelt healthy?