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For the past month i've been waking up with leg pain and numbness. i recently changed jobs, before having desk job i was in aclassroom withchildren.

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: The change in jobs means nothings other than being on your feet more. See a doctor and have the problem evaluated. You likely have sciatica.

Answered 8/4/2018

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A member asked:

For the past month i've been waking up with leg pain and numbness. i recently changed jobs, before having desk job i was in aclassroom withchildren.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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