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I am non diabetic athletic individual with a herniated l4 l5. i have no symptoms all year except the infrequent brief episodes of sciatica. however, when i go for a long walk i get brief paresthesia in my right foot, is this due to my l4 l5 or what?

Q: i am non diabetic athletic individual with a herniated l4 l5. i have no symptoms all year except the infrequent brief episodes of sciatica. however, when i go for a long walk i get brief paresthesia in my right foot, is this due to my l4 l5 or what?

L4 &amp; L5 innervation: Since L4 &amp; L5 innervate that area, there is an excellent possibility that you are correct.

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L4 & L5 innervation: Since L4 & L5 innervate that area, there is an excellent possibility that you are correct.

Answered 7/17/2020

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A member asked:

I am non diabetic athletic individual with a herniated l4 l5. i have no symptoms all year except the infrequent brief episodes of sciatica. however, when i go for a long walk i get brief paresthesia in my right foot, is this due to my l4 l5 or what?

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