Can I ignore an off and on numb leg?

[OhYouBadBadKitten]

It's only when I sit down. Worse if my legs are outstretched. Wears off very quickly when I stand up and it's not every time.
I've arthritis in my lower back and SI joints.
I really cant be arsed to see my gp, I've seen her (and various consultants) too often with health issues and I'm bored of them. Apart from back pain I feel really well.

[WastingMyYoungYears]

No - you should go to your GP .

[OhYouBadBadKitten]

But it can wait a bit though can't it. I can enjoy the summer hols first?

[CMOTDibbler]

No, you can't ignore it and you know it though if you are able to see your rheumatologist when needed, then you might be best just going straight to them

[OhYouBadBadKitten]

Rheumy is on a see gp if need more urgent attention basis. Next scheduled appt with him is November.
Poo.
Alright, I'll make an appointment. I suppose I ought anyway as I seem to be getting to be getting other symptoms which suggest it's progressing. I don't feel ill though and normally I feel poorly with lots of general soreness when I'm flaring. I feel really well.

[feesh]

It's to do with the nerve being stretched, can't remember which one but it runs down the back of your thigh. I have the same issue following hip surgery. Assuming it's the same thing, it's more of an annoyance than an actual problem.

[BigPawsBrown]

Id say if it's situational not random it's just getting trapped and is mechanical, rather like getting a numb hand sometimes in the night when you sleep on your arm, so I wouldn't bother

but I have had numb toes for three weeks

[Lally112]

Sounds like meralgia paresthetica. Its bollocks but they cant do much about it. I got mine falling off a horse and inflicting damage on the nerve.

[hashtagwhatever]

I have similar in my hands and feet I too have arthritis I also get pins and needles but painfully not the usual.

I Was told by rheumatology that it's due to inflammationof joints which prezpresses on the nerve.

I'd definitely see the gp, they might possibly be able to be seen by rheumatology before your next appointment.

[OhYouBadBadKitten]

I had a feeling that there might not be much they can do about it, I guess the only thing is that maybe I'm not controlling my arthritis well enough. I'm not very good at taking my anti-inflamms as they make my tummy uncomfy and so I save them for flares as I'd rather be sore in my joints than in my tummy.

[CMOTDibbler]

there are kinder anti inflammatories, and if you can't tolerate them its time for them to explore other options.
My mum grows bone spurs on her spine, and that has caused nerve compression in the past. They can be removed, and the sooner the better - so go find out

[OhYouBadBadKitten]

Will do CMOT, thank you for your advice.

[Handsup]

I was going to create a post last week asking the same question. My left leg was having light bouts of numbness which became apparent when I took a lie down, then a few days later it progressed to the entire left side of my body feeling numb including my face. Today I'm fine but wondering if my back pain could have contributed to the numbness/ tingles. I have Ankylosing Spondylitis.

[OhYouBadBadKitten]

That I'd be more concerned about handsup. If it reoccurs I think you need an urgent appt.