Numbness / Tinglimg In Right Calf

[Artsy 48]

Hello Sleevers,

This morning I woke up with a bit of numbness / tingling on the side of my right calf. I began walking immediately and called my surgeon. He called immediately back saying since the pain is on the outside of the calf it is a compressed nerve. Generally patients get these from a particular position during surgery. From my description, he was not concerned about a blood clot but he added this could take a couple of days before relief is felt. Basically there is nothing that can be done. Other than that I feel fine.

[vsglosingit 11]

Could be from a nerve being compressed in your low back...sometimes leg symptoms can be related to your low back *herniated disc/spinal stenosis, lumbar radiculopathy etc. If symptoms continue I would talk to your doctor.

Just my opinion. I work in the medical field but am not a physician or even a nurse. Just experience from working for years in the medical field.

[Artsy 48]

Thank you vsglo!

Dr said the same thing. He also said to call him again if anything changes. I'm feeling much better this afternoon.