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A 24-year-old member asked:
Random tingling all over body for several weeks now; outer vulva feels sore; and today leg's numb. very worried i have cancer/hiv. history of anxiety?
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Dr. John Goldmananswered
Rheumatology 57 years experience
Suspect paresthesia: This may be Paresthesias which by definition is uncomfortable skin sensations. It is not related to cancer or hiv but is benign. You need to see your physician to clarify your symptoms to see if there are additional explanations of your symptoms.
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