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My left arm and hand will go numb now my left leg also?

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See a Doctor ASAP: This can be a serious issue that needs to be addressed immediately by a physician. Reasons for this can include stroke, peripheral vascular problems, nerve impingement, or some other peripheral nerve issue (such as complications of diabetes). Please see a doctor to be evaluated.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/15/2019

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