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1 yr ago i was in an accident and my calf ended up with a continuous 24/7 non-stop numb to the touch area, no pain just numb if touched. neuropathy?
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Potentially: Yes, you may have suffered some nerve damage. An EMG/NCS at this time might help identify the culprit and make sure you get some imaging. All the best.
Answered 9/2/2015
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