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Has a huge pain in lower back into bottom while asleep. leg went numb and tingly now leg feels odd and uncomfortable but can walk/move fine worrisome?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No : Not , not worrisome, but it would be wise to be evaluated. Multiple potential causes; you may have a pinched nerve in your back among other possible causes.

Answered 1/12/2019

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A member asked:

Has a huge pain in lower back into bottom while asleep. leg went numb and tingly now leg feels odd and uncomfortable but can walk/move fine worrisome?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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