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I've been hurting in my lower back an the to of my left leg goes numb what could be causing it?

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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

Most likely disc : In the lumber area. You have the two main signs for disc problem, radiating pain and numbness.

Answered 8/15/2014

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