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A member asked:
I just have lumbar epdurial last week and i am having mild to severe numbness in the legs, is that normal?
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May have nerve damag: If symtoms does not go away, se the neurologist for further evalauation or talked to physiscian who has done epidural injection.
Answered 9/14/2018
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