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What Causes Numbness In The Left Leg?

my left leg suddenly goes kinda knumb after I stand on it for about 20 minutes especially if I am holding my baby , when I go shopping if I am moving its ok my toes are sometimes have like needles and pins also but not that often I am 5ft 10 ad weigh 196 lbs
Thu, 8 Feb 2018
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My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!

Your symptoms could be related to a pinched nerve or a bulging lumbar intervertebral disk, leading to sciatic nerve compression.
Do you have back pain?
Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam, a lumbar spine CT scan or MRI study and a nerve conduction study.
Meanwhile, I would advise avoiding weight lifting and prolonged standing up position.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best regards!
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What Causes Numbness In The Left Leg?

Hello! My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic! Your symptoms could be related to a pinched nerve or a bulging lumbar intervertebral disk, leading to sciatic nerve compression. Do you have back pain? Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam, a lumbar spine CT scan or MRI study and a nerve conduction study. Meanwhile, I would advise avoiding weight lifting and prolonged standing up position. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best regards!