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What symptoms would you have if an nerve sheath tumor in the l-5 nerve root started to cause nerve damage or compression?
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L5 nerve root: Muscle weakness of the foot and big toe.
Answered 10/6/2013
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Also: Possibly also pain or numbness or even bowel/bladder problems.
Answered 10/6/2013
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