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Last night i had 7/10 pain in my left lower abdomen/groin area, and as i was laying flat on my back with my leg straight, my leg fell asleep. ?

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Dr. Heather Pickett answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Other activities?: had you exercised earlier or been for a long drive? Have you had this before? What happened when you awoke? Sometimes a muscle strain in the hip/groin/pelvis/back area can cause some nerve irritation. If it doesn't persist I wouldn't be concerned.

Answered 11/28/2014

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