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I had a headache for a week and then my right leg/foot suddenly felt numb. the headache lasted for a couple more days after but now that it's gone, my limb still feels like it's not there. there is no tingling and no other symptoms. any likely cause?

Q: i had a headache for a week and then my right leg/foot suddenly felt numb. the headache lasted for a couple more days after but now that it's gone, my limb still feels like it's not there. there is no tingling and no other symptoms. any likely cause?

: What you described warrants immediate attention by a doctor. If you do not have access to a doctor to the ER of the nearest hospital. Wish you good health!

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What you described warrants immediate attention by a doctor. If you do not have access to a doctor to the ER of the nearest hospital. Wish you good health!

Answered 12/11/2021

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A member asked:

I had a headache for a week and then my right leg/foot suddenly felt numb. the headache lasted for a couple more days after but now that it's gone, my limb still feels like it's not there. there is no tingling and no other symptoms. any likely cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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