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Monday,tues: my left arm/left leg have been tingly/weak. comes and gradually goes with movement. today same also face and right leg. pinched nerve?

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Pinched nerve: The symptoms do not correlate with a pinched nerve. The problem may at the brain level rather than the nerve root. It is important to see a neurologist who can perform a thorough history and physical examination and identify the cause of the numbness and weakness.

Answered 1/26/2015

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Also...: Good answer by Dr. Lewis. Also, the facts that you are young, symptoms are bilateral, symptoms come and go may all suggest cause might be non-serious. However, still needs eval. Pay close attention to what parts of extremities and face are involved. Report to doctor.

Answered 7/1/2014

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SOME THOUGHTS: These somewhat vague, but real sensations raise some questions in my mind regarding spinal cord inflammation or even brain stem involvement. This is not the pattern of a pinched nerve, but many other causes could be considered. Contact your doctor about this, recommend some imaging of spinal cord, and think a neurologist needs to become involved. We can guide you further as this proceeds.

Answered 5/13/2016

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