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Numbness in arm and leg on left side including face, pinched nerve?

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Dr. Atif Haque answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Likely not: Numbness involving this much of your body can't be from a single "pinched" nerve. You should talk to your doctor about getting imaging of your brain to rule out things like a stroke, hemorrhage, or tumor.

Answered 4/28/2018

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