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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 ...
One minute you’re engrossed in an activity. The next, your arm, hand, leg or foot is numb, tingling, burning or itching. This sensation, which many can relate to, is commonly called pins and needles.
Leg pain, numbness, coldness, swelling, and skin changes, especially at night, can signal high LDL cholesterol. These ...
Femoral neuropathy, also called femoral nerve dysfunction, is one possible cause of movement and sensation problems in the legs. Femoral neuropathy occurs when something affects the femoral nerve, ...
Peripheral vascular disease is a lack of blood flow through the arteries, typically affecting the legs and feet. The main symptoms include pain, numbness, weakness in the legs and feet, skin ...
Leg weakness is not a typical sinus infection symptom. However, people may experience general fatigue or weakness. Leg weakness with a sinus infection may also be a sign of another underlying ...
You know that feeling when you sleep on your arm in a weird position and a tingling sensation wakes you up? What happens if that feeling lasts for days or even weeks at a time? Getting rid of the ...