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I dont know if this is something i should worry about , for the last several months on walking to university i have been feeling extreme pain in both my legs which i have to stop for a while and rest until i can move on again. When i sit on my legs there is normal numbness with everyone, but with me the numbness is to a degree i sometimes get up to stand i end up falling because i cant feel my leg completely and lately even in my arms when i press on them abit they go extremely easily numb...
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ok will do thank you
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I would try the Cardiologist.  Try to find an Vascular Specialist if your can.  A General Surgeon IS NOT Vascular Specialist.  
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Ok whom should i see , ive seen an orthopedic whom ruled out any bone problem or spine problem and a general surgeon whom assessed my vascular status in general and called for a blood test that gave negative result for anything abnormal, which physician can help with these symptoms...near where i live there is no vascular surgeon there is a cardiologist though shall i see him and are the symptoms in need to visit a physician, like i mentioned the pain has resolved but the numbness is still present throughout my body whenever i put pressure on that side
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First of all, PLEASE get assessed by a PHYSICIAN to rule out what the problem is.  I am JUST guessing what the problem could be.  Have the vascular possibility ruled out.  I can't tell you how to prevent something that I DON'T know you have for SURE.  
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How can i prevent it, lately the numbness in my forearms and legs have been increasing, it started off only in my legs and now also when i lean my arm against something i feel the needle sensation numbness in my arms....what am i supposed to do at this level
The increase in numbness is what is worrying me like i mentioned the pain has decreased in my legs but still present from time to time
Last thing to mention i have intolerance to coldness , i think thats normal living in a hot weather country thank you for your concern and support
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It can SHOW up ANYTIME in your life if there a familiar history.

Your father's brother is the important history, not your aunt's because she has no blood ties with you.  
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ok my father's brother has hypertension and his wife passed away few months ago sudden death of heart attack i think....but if it was family related wouldnt it show up earlier in my age thank you for your response
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Yes, smoking can have a large influence on your vessels.  

Chest pain?  Please follow up as SOON as possible with a physician.

Any history of cardiovascular/vascular problems in your family?
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Yes i had been to an orthopedic whom called for an mri which proved ok...and seen a general surgeon whom called for a blood test which normal safe results....the pain has decreased lately and im still smoking the same amount.....is it related to smoking or can it be a serious cause
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I smoke one pack of cigarette a day but can smoking have such a large impact to cause this....also i had 3 attacks of chest pain but now have gone....
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Have you discussed this with a physician?  Sounds like a circulatory problem possibly.
I would recommend vascular testing to rule out Claudication/PVD.  You are young, but it is possible you can have these problems though.  

Smoker?  Drinker?  Any medical problems?  
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