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I have a 9cm cyst on my left side (surgery is tues).over the last 2 days if i sit too long in a position my left leg goes numb. is it from the cyst?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Unlikely: It is very unlikely that the ovarian cyst is causing the numbness in your leg. It would be useful to inform of the symptoms to both your doctor/surgeon and the anesthesiologist.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 10/25/2015

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Possible: Your information is nonspecific, but you could certainly discuss with your doctor when you have your surgery.

Answered 5/17/2016

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A member asked:

I have a 9cm cyst on my left side (surgery is tues).over the last 2 days if i sit too long in a position my left leg goes numb. is it from the cyst?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Petruska agreed

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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