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In sept tingling and numbness in lower back for two weeks which resulted in complete vaginal numbness since october. i've stumped 5 doctors. ideas?
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Cauda equina: I think you are experiencing saddle anesthesia which is a surgical emergency. Needs immediate emergency evaluation.
Answered 8/28/2013
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More testing: Ck MRI lumbosacral spine or get screened for diabetes or vitamin deficiency. If all neg. Consider multiple sclerosis.
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