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I have a "heavy" feeling on my lower back and my legs feel heavy and numb? i'm scared

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Dr. Martin Morell answered

Should: Get full neurological exam to make sure nothing going on with spine, good luck!

Dr Naguib agreed

Answered 4/23/2014

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