Joined: 07 Dec 2004 Posts: 1 Location: Phila, Pa USA
Unexplained Numbness Posted: 12-07-04 21:51pm
Hi, i'm a 20 y/o male. I'm not sure how
long i've had it, but recently i've
noticed a numb spot on the outside of my
right leg just above the knee. It's
irregular in shape and encompasses about
the size of say 10-20 sq inches. The
numbness is completely superficial because
I can feel pain sensation below the skin,
but the skin itself is totally numb. I
know this isn't normal, but is this a
serious problem? I haven't had any type
of traumatic injury that might injure a
nerve, and I exercise regularly. Thanks
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Forum Girl
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Oct 2003 Posts: 207 Location: Orlando, Florida
Posted: 12-08-04 19:14pm
The same thing happened to me my freshman
year of college. I was on a bus and had
put my knees up on the seat in front of me
the entire time. My feet had fallen
asleep and I noticed afterwards that a
spot on my leg, just below my knee, stayed
numb. As I remember it was about the
size of my fist and it was in the spot
that had been pressed against the seat in
front of me. I thought it was weird but
never went to the doctor. That spot on
my leg stayed numb for several months
before it finally went away on its own.
It was exactly how you described it - numb
at the surface but I still had feeling
underneath the skin. The only thing I
can think of is I somehow damaged a nerve
that eventually after several months cured
itself. It was definitely a weird
experience.
