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For the past 6 days ive had my right side from just below my ribs all the way to my foot, has been numb along with some weakness. my foot is starting to regain feeling and strength, but my right side and outer thigh remain numb. any thoughts on this?

Q: for the past 6 days ive had my right side from just below my ribs all the way to my foot, has been numb along with some weakness. my foot is starting to regain feeling and strength, but my right side and outer thigh remain numb. any thoughts on this?

: Was there any trauma? Back pain? Have any autoimmune disease? follow up with neurologist and get an MRI of the brain and spinal cord. May have to consider MS or vasculitis, mass lesion

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Was there any trauma? Back pain? Have any autoimmune disease? follow up with neurologist and get an MRI of the brain and spinal cord. May have to consider MS or vasculitis, mass lesion

Answered 11/15/2022

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A member asked:

For the past 6 days ive had my right side from just below my ribs all the way to my foot, has been numb along with some weakness. my foot is starting to regain feeling and strength, but my right side and outer thigh remain numb. any thoughts on this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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