<human>: i have severe pain in both knees, they feel like they are on fire. I can barely walk, if i sit for long periods of time, which i do for work, from my knees down to my toes go numb. I have had a mri, i have had x-rays, and even had a ultra sound. Seems like the drs. cannot find anything. What could be happening to me?
<bot>: Hello, It looks from your details that you may be suffering from radiculopathy in both your lower limb. This can be due to various reasons- -Compression of nerves at back -Compression of nerves in your pelvis or lower abdomen -Affection of blood supply to nerves -Obesity -Deficiency of vitamin B1,2,6 and 12. There is a long list for such symptoms. I shall advise you're following to have relief in this- -If you are overweight then reduce your weight. -Start taking multivitamin preparations. -Avoid postures whicChatDoctorpresses your back of knee or at hip region like sitting for long hours, cross leg postures. -You should have a routine blood examination to check for blood sugar, thyroid functions and vitamin D and vitamin b12 levels. -For relief from such symptoms we used to prescribe pregabalin preparations. This should be taken on prescription. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care 