Disc Degeneration causing numb feet

I have L5 - S1 disc degeneration and am having walking difficulties due to left ankle not flexing properly. It feels like I am stomping when I walk.

Last week, I suffered  with 3 days of intensely cold legs. Couldn't keep my feet warm at all. They also felt numb.

Earlier this year, I had X-rays taken of my back and a degenerated L5-S1 disc is clearly seen. I was told if I move or turn the wrong way I could be paralyzed.

Is the degenerating disc is causing my flexation problem? At times I do have incredibly numb feet mainly when I've been on my feet for a long time.

Can all this be from the degenerating disc?

A sad Yabba :(

[Godofredo MD]

Hi.

It is very possible, given your clinical presentation, that your symptoms are indeed due to disc degeneration at the L5-S1 spine level.  Possible nerve compression or irritation at those levels will result in symptoms of walking difficulties, pain, and numbness.

It would be advisable for you to consult a neurologist or an orthopedic surgeon to properly assess your symptoms and decide on a treatment plan for your condition.

Good luck.

[Caliber2005]

Hi,
How are you feeling now?
It's really sad that you are going through all this.
There are many different terms used to describe spinal disc pathology and associated pain, such as “herniated disc”, “pinched nerve”, and “bulging disc”. The bones which form your spine are called as vertebrae. The space between two vertebras is cushioned with disc. When disc bulge or break open due to any reasons like ageing (aging), or trauma to spine, it is called as herniated disc. It can happen in any region, but is more common at lower back in lumber region.
It is advisable for you to do physiotherapy for relief of pain and spasm of muscle, pain killers and pain management specialist for initial conservative management.
All symptoms you are experiencing are from degenerative disc.
I think you should consult orthopaedician and then neurologist to decide further course of action.
Hope this helps you.
Bye.