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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 answered

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

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/27/2015

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Dr. Prem Gupta answered

No clotting: See a neurologist. You may have a pinched nerve in low back when you lie down flat.

Answered 3/30/2014

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A member asked:

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

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Allan Evangelista answered

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Prem Gupta answered

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