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I am non diabetic with a herniated l4 l5. lately an acute sciatica episode has resolved within 4 weeks, and the only symptom that lingers is numbness in upper side of left foot, is that normal?
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Not normal: Lumbar disc herniation in the setting of neurologic deficit, especially weakness in the lower extremities, warrants evaluation by a neurosurgeon. In the setting of residual foot numbness, evaluation by a neurosurgeon for a complete neurological examination to rule out any other neurological deficit, with an MRI beforehand, may be of benefit.
Answered 8/10/2020
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