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I been having pain on and a tightnes in the left side of my back , and pain and numbnees in my left leg and now numbnees in my left arm . can you help?

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Pain and numbness: your pain & numbness in your left leg may be related to a lower back or lumbar disc herniation or bulging disc. The left arm numbness may be unrelated to your back/leg problem. I would avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise and first try an anti inflammatory drug like Advil or Aleve (naproxen). If your symptoms do not resolve in a few days I would see your doctor; go sooner if you are feeling worse

Answered 7/31/2014

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Dr. Rachel Chastanet answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

See doctor: You might have a problem with your spinal cord or the roots that come off it. You need to get seen by a health care provider as soon as convenient. If you also have weakness or if you develop incontinence, the situation is more urgent and should be seen the same day.

Answered 10/4/2016

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