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A member asked:

Im ftm transgender 23 taking only testosterone. recently both of my big toes are constantly numb. and sometimes my heels aswell. should i worry.

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Don't worry : But haven't checked out. Worrying won't help. But be smart and go to the doctor. Numbness means something is wrong.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 10/2/2013

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