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I had m/discectomy l4 l5 sometimes foot is cold sometimes not is this vascular circulation problem, also had dvt post op now gone ?
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Possibly: It is possible the foot feeling cold is a vascular problem, but also could have other etiologies. It is impossible to give a definite answer without evaluation. Best to make apt with your health care provider.
Answered 2/3/2015
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