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A 19-year-old female asked:

My face, my left foot and my left arm keep falling asleep. what can it be?

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Dr. Jessica Allan
Dr. Jessica Allananswered
Internal Medicine 25 years experience
Time to go see a doctor: Those disturbing symptoms may be caused by a variety of conditions. Multiple Sclerosis, Lyme disease, Tumor, TIAs, CVAs etc. You need a neurological exam, blood tests, maybe imaging, EMG etc. and thorough history. Go to the Doctor today!
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