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Recent viral illness. two days of reacurring numbing to left top of foot up leg, left arm, left face. impending stroke?

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Dr. Ali Elkhalil answered

It's a nerve issue: What kid if viral infection you had. Your symptoms sound it effected your spine or brain. You need to follow up with PCp for further investigation possible Mri brain

Answered 1/21/2015

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A member asked:

Recent viral illness. two days of reacurring numbing to left top of foot up leg, left arm, left face. impending stroke?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ali Elkhalil answered

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