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A 26-year-old female asked:

I have bulging discs at l4/5. when i cross my left leg over my right knee while sitting, the top of my left foot falls asleep. what can this mean?

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Dr. Hamsa Jayarajanswered

Internal Medicine 56 years experience

Check with doctor: Nerve of L4-L5 is pressed. need follow up.

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