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I constantly get numbness in my legs, wad told a long tume ago it was rls but now i get even while walking driving etc, any answerd?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Need diagnosis: Treatment is most successful when a diagnosis is accurate and restless leg syndrome does not cause numbness. You may possess lumbar stenosis or a peripheral neuropathy. Would recommend MRI of lumbar spine, and perhaps, EMG of legs.

Dr Ruth agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I constantly get numbness in my legs, wad told a long tume ago it was rls but now i get even while walking driving etc, any answerd?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Ruth agreed

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