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A member asked:

Why do i feel like everything is dead below the belt. could there be a problem with my lumbar or lowerspine. femur tingles under muscle?

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Yes. Could be.: If you have altered sensation in things below the belt you should see your doc for evaluation sooner rather than later. This can be a symptom of problems with the spinal cord.

Answered 3/8/2013

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