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For the past 9 months i've woken up with numb hands and feet. my hands are so numb that i can't fully open or close them. my feet are numb as well. when i get up to walk it's like my feet and legs don't function. i've learned that if i sit up for a minute

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Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered

Evaluation: you should see neurology to be evaluated and have CT/MRI to find the cause so be treated.

Answered 9/24/2015

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A member asked:

For the past 9 months i've woken up with numb hands and feet. my hands are so numb that i can't fully open or close them. my feet are numb as well. when i get up to walk it's like my feet and legs don't function. i've learned that if i sit up for a minute

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered

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