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At 39 had arm/leg tingling, dizziness; docs dx as herniated disks. since then feels like i've grown 3 inches taller. could tests, anything cause that?

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Dr. Mark Fisher answered

Specializes in Neurology

"Feel like"?: Do you FEEL like you've grown 3 inches taller, or have you ACTUALLY grown 3 inches taller? Please repost with the actual measurements. Or, if you feel like you've grown 3 inches taller but have not measured your height, please state why not.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/16/2016

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