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My ankle has severe stiffness and numbness in my foot. my lower leg muscles are atrophing. when i walk there is a dull ache. no swelling or bruising.

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Dr. Jeffrey Bowman answered

Possible Nerve: Problem may be stemming from your spinal cord. See neurologist.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/16/2018

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