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Hello when i am walking down staircase my right leg drags sometimes then when i was with both legs stop feel numbness what does this mean?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You should: describe these symptoms to your PCP (Primary Care Provider) since the "dragging leg" is a bit concerning! (Besides indicating possible MOTOR weakness it is a SAFETY issue occurring when it does. Your Spine may be the source of these symptoms.... Hope this helps Dr Z

Answered 11/22/2015

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