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A member asked:

I have numb heals, both feet (exterior) not plantar type. have l1-l5 disk deterioration. i stand most of day. should i see a neurologist or ped.?

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Paresthesia: symptoms are most likely from herniated disc and probably stenosis. Yes, see doctor for evaluation, it can an internist first then he/she will refer to a neurologist/neurosurgeon as necessary

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Answered 8/8/2015

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