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Have leg and feet weakness in both herniated and bulging disc when i get up at night feel heavy in legs and feet and it hard to move why is this?

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Dr. Samir Lapsiwala answered

Unusual: It is unusual for lumbar spine to affect both legs in this fashion especially bulging disk. If it is a spinal problem, it may be higher up in thoracic spine. Get it checked out please.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/25/2016

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A member asked:

Have leg and feet weakness in both herniated and bulging disc when i get up at night feel heavy in legs and feet and it hard to move why is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Samir Lapsiwala answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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