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My left leg goes numb and jumps around out of control. what could be causing this?

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Dr. Prem Gupta answered

Myoclonic jerks: It is unclear why numbness occurs at the same time but the jumping of leg is myoclonic jerk. See a neurologist.

Answered 11/24/2013

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