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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

Grace, what stands out to you about playing her in that state of numbness to her life crashing down?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Developments over the winter had made the new car faster, but introduced what the drivers called a "numbness" to the front axle, which was preventing Norris' ability to exploit the car.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

This condition leads to tingling, numbness and pain in the hands and feet, and because effective treatments are limited, many patients must reduce or end their therapy early.

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2025

Soon I lie awake, staring at the ceiling as the light shifts across my room, everything giving way to numbness as morning drifts into afternoon.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott




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