A member asked:

Leg numbness/tingling sensation for 13 minutes despite trying to move/shake them. leg/thigh/feet tenses up. sometimes theres burning. havent been sitting long or not moving ( about 8 minutes prior) . happens when sitting on toilet the most. ideas?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Normal: Sitting on a hard toilet seat puts pressure on the backs of the thighs where nerves travel from your spinal cord to your legs. It is very possible that even 8 minutes on the toilet seat could cause enough pressure to limit the nerve transmissions and cause numbness and tingling, especially if leaning forward with arms pressing down on thighs.

Answered 9/26/2020

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