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My ankle is weak and numb when i stand on it it feels like it'll give out on me the muscles in my lower leg is tender to.
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Have you ever: Injured it before? Usualy a weak ankle comes from prior untreated sprains. The numbness is a bit of a concern.....I would see podiatrist or orthopedic foot/ankle specialist.
Answered 8/29/2015
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