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A member asked:

I was diagnosed with osteoarthiritis in january 2018 after i fell and broke my coccyx. some days i am in so much pain and recently my legs get numb?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Orthopedic: consultation, MRI imaging and antiinflammatory medication needed.

Dr Zimon and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/14/2019

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Hello Doctor, at times my legs get numbed as I walk, or even wen I stand for a long period of time, an then it goes limp, what is the possible cause of this as I suffer with pain in my lower back as well. Regard, Chris?

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