feeling of imbalance and numbness in feet

[bingomane]

Dear Doctor

I am very concerned as since tearing my cruciate ligament in my dominant leg over 12 months ago, I have had poor balance and numbness in the heels of both feet. I am concerned that this is a neurological problem because I've had my
operation and physiotherapy and so, should be fine. However, I do have tendinitis in both knees and still can't run properly. Also, I still rely heavily on my stronger left leg. Can you please help as I am very worried.

[kuvisri]

I was diagnosed  with mild spastic cerebral palsy after mild convulsions when I was 2. My gross and fine motor skills were affected. I had partial epilepsy in my left hand when I was 24. I am taking Lamitor DT and Gardinal in mild dosage. When I was 33 I had foot numbness and imbalance, shaking of hands, loss of speech and Muscle Spasms. I am taking Nexito 10 mg for the past 2 years

[Dr Sharma]

Distal peripheral neuropathy is one possible cause of tingling, numbness and pain in feet and toes but it needs longstanding poorly controlled diabetes to manifest.  Lumbar disc prolapsed causing compressive neuropathy, sciatica, etc. certain chronic systemic diseases like multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis may present with tingling and numbness both legs. Vitamin deficiencies like B12,  B6  can also present with peripheral neuropathies .consult your neurologist again with these possibilities. get an MRI spine done to look for any disc lesions and bony causes of compression neuropathy. A complete blood sugar profile including glycosylated hemoglobin will tell about the glycemic control over the last 3 months. Take care.

[kuvisri]

I was diagnosed  with mild spastic cerebral palsy after mild convulsions when I was 2. My gross and fine motor skills were affected. I had partial epilepsy in my left hand when I was 24. I am taking Lamitor DT and Gardinal in mild dosage. When I was 33 I had foot numbness and imbalance, shaking of hands, loss of speech and Muscle Spasms. I am taking Nexito 10 mg for the past 2 years