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I have numbness on the side of my left knee. no knee pain. right side is normal. no pain when kneeling or exercising. numbness is always there.

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Meralgia Paresthetic: This might be meralgia paresthetica especially if the numbness is also on the side of the thigh. You can ask your physician

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 1/27/2021

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A member asked:

I have numbness on the side of my left knee. no knee pain. right side is normal. no pain when kneeling or exercising. numbness is always there.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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