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A member asked:

I had a numb left side of my body one night, it lasted in about 9 seconds. could it have been a seizure? and onetime i was numb in my whole body too.

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Serious: Could be mini-stroke. Call your physician and make appointment for examination as soon as possible.

Dr Baskin agreed

Answered 5/8/2014

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