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What Causes Numbness In Right Knee?
3 times in the last 2 months I have awaken to go to the bathroom in the early morning, only to find out my right knee has fallen asleep. I don t know it until I stand. The first time I got into my first step before I realized it was asleep; I crumpled to the floor. I was surprised because it wasn t tingly & my leg & foot were fine. Since then I have started holding on to the bed and testing out my knee before attempting to walk.
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Hello,
If you have knee numbness, the cause could be as simple as compressing the nerve with your clothing or by crossing your legs. I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms. I also suggest gentle stretching exercises.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
If you have knee numbness, the cause could be as simple as compressing the nerve with your clothing or by crossing your legs. I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms. I also suggest gentle stretching exercises.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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