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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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Dr. Daniel Owens answered

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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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Daniel Owens answered

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