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My arms and legs suddenly became numb, its lasted a few hours now its happened twice before but it went away half an hour later. what can it be?
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Neurologist: If both arms and legs are going numb without a specific inciting event (exercise, cold, etc), i recommend you see a neurologist for evaluation of possible neuropathy or a neurological disorder.
Answered 4/20/2018
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