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Are there benign causes for numbness in 1 lower leg? its been there for months and gradually got worse, seeing neurologist soon scared of als,ms,lyme.
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Could be paresthesia: You need to have clarity because at your age it could be paresthesia which is benign skin feelings. Other options could be some type of vascular or neurological issue and that's why you need to have an a evaluation
Answered 8/29/2016
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