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Why Do I Have Numbness in My Legs?

Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MD Key Takeaways Sitting or standing awkwardly for a long time can cause temporary numbness in your legs.Recurrent numbness can be a sign of a serious condition ...
A 38-year-old woman presented with a 1-week history of progressive bilateral leg weakness, numbness below the chest, and urinary retention. Neurologic examination revealed mild to moderate weakness ...
This patient presented with the gradual onset of progressive weakness that eventually involved all four extremities. The pattern of weakness suggested localization to the muscle, neuromuscular ...