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My fit, active husband has had some lack of control in one leg along with numbness while he plays tennis, and today he fell. he does back exercises.?
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Go to doctor ASAP : These symptoms could mean he is having (or developing) ministrokes or stroke. Get him to an emergency department or his primary care doctor. He needs a good physical exam and testing.
Answered 10/4/2016
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