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Left leg is numb and it swells by the end of the day i am 59 years old and work as an elevator mechanic.

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

See below: These symptoms can only be adequately diagnosed only after a thorough evaluation by your doctor. Unilateral symptoms like yours need to be investigated sooner rather than later.

Answered 3/14/2013

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A member asked:

Left leg is numb and it swells by the end of the day i am 59 years old and work as an elevator mechanic.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

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