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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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Dr. Videh Mahajan answered

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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Dr. Kamlesh Desai answered

More testing: Ck MRI lumbosacral spine or get screened for diabetes or vitamin deficiency. If all neg. Consider multiple sclerosis.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

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?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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