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Best way to treat foot numbness & lower leg weakness?

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Dr. Scott Naftulin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

It depends: The cause of the weakness and numbness needs to be determined before rendering treatment.

Dr Bowen and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/27/2019

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