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For a week my right foot and leg felt numb. it went away then comes and goes. also popping feeling in right knee when i walk.happens in right hand too?

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Dr. Vikram Patel answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Numb leg: It is likely you have damaged one of your discs in the lower back. Be careful with bending and picking up heavy items. Prolonged sitting is also not good. Walking is best.

Answered 7/29/2015

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