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What would cause my arms and knees to to feel numb and tingle pretty healthy?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Numbness: Consider cervical spine or more central nervous issues. May also be electrolyle imbalance of calcium, magnesium, amonst others.

Answered 3/22/2013

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