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My big toe on left foot has been numb for the last month. now my whole left foot is numb in period of last 4 hours. help!

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

The answer: may "lie" in your lower back....a PINCHED nerve at the L-5/S1 level by a bulging disc.... A neurologic examination (this may be performed by your Primary Care Provider) is indicated. UNILATERAL symptoms usually EXCLUDE nerve disorders! Hope this helps! DR Z

Answered 2/20/2016

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