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Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a disease that causes the protective covering of nerves to breakdown, which can lead to numbness, weakness, trouble walking, vision changes and other symptoms, per the Mayo Clinic.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

Low B12 can cause anaemia, fatigue, nerve problems, numbness or tingling, and sometimes memory problems or confusion.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 6, 2026

And more serious concerns such as a stroke need to be ruled out when dizziness or vertigo is accompanied by severe imbalance, double vision, slurred speech, weakness, numbness, trouble walking or decreased alertness.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026

Initial signs of frostbite can include numbness, pain, and skin appearing red or pale, according to the NHS.

From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2026

Her sorrow flowed to me; the numbness began to clear.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya




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