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I get bad pins & needles in my left leg when i sit on the toilet?

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

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Probably: compressing a nerve while sitting to stool change positions or you might need to get a comfort height toilet

Answered 8/11/2014

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A member asked:

I get bad pins & needles in my left leg when i sit on the toilet?

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

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