Is it normal to feel numbness and tingling in my leg and foot ?

Question

I’m 24 weeks , 5 days pregnant and I’m wondering is it normal for my leg / foot to constantly feel numb and tingly . No matter if I’m laying down , walking , sitting down my leg feels numb🤦🏾‍♀️😩 . & no I don’t have any swelling in my leg or foot .

Answer

I had this with my first. It started as just tingly at around 17-18 weeks. Then went to numbness at around 20ish weeks and the numbness eventually went from my leg groin line all the way to my knee. My OB said it was normal at the time and there’s a nerve in the groin that can become compressed and cause that numbness. There was nothing to do since it was caused by the weight of the baby and uterus, was told after birth it would all come back. Unfortunately, that was not the case. I’m here 2.5 years later with permanent nerve damage from my first pregnancy and still have not been released to go back to any full time work. It also lead to left foot drop which is why I seemed to be tripping or falling when I was pregnant since that nerve traveled from my groin all the way to my toes. Fortunately for me some of my nerve tests have been coming back more responsive than before so it’s showing some nerve regrowth.

Answer

Sounds like a pinched nerve. Probably the position baby is in but you should mention it to your doctor

Is it normal to feel numbness and tingling in my leg and foot ?

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