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A 53-year-old female asked:

Could you tell me why my left calf muscle is going numb only when lying down? is this a sign of clotting?

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Dr. Allan Evangelista
Dr. Allan Evangelistaanswered
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience
Need a Specialist: Please see a specialist to make sure it is not a nerve impingement from your lower back, blood clot, muscular spasms due to calf muscle tightness, etc
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Dr. Prem Gupta
Dr. Prem Guptaanswered
neurology 50 years experience
No clotting: See a neurologist. You may have a pinched nerve in low back when you lie down flat.
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