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I have an area of my upper leg that is always numb. the affected area is about the size of a dollar bill. on occasion more noticeable when standing?
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Nerve: This sounds like a nerve entrapment(meralgia parasthetica) with the nerve pinched as it enters the leg.It is sometimes seen in people who drive long distances or overweight people. A neurologist is best qualified to evaluate you.
Answered 7/25/2014
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