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Y leg keep going num and falling asleep and takes like five to ten minutes to come back in what does this mean i also was dinose with spinal problems?
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Nerve irritation: Your spinal issues could be causing compression of nerves that control sensation of the leg. However there are many causes of this so I would see your doctor for further evaluation.
Answered 5/13/2014
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