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For a couple of months i have had a patch of numb skin on the outside of my knee. i've also noticed pain in my lower back. what could this be?
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You could have: a pinched or irritated NERVE in your low back at the L4-L5 level (lumbar Spine) which is causing your low back pain plus "RADICULOPATHY" causing the alteration in sensation on the side of your knee! See an ORTHOPEDIST foe evaluation/treatment! Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 6/25/2016
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