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Old 03-12-07 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Carbonfiberboy
It's definitely a circulation problem, from crushing that large blood vessel in the perineum.
It's actually nerve compression. Tissue that's not receiving adequate blood flow is painful unless there's a component of decreased sensation. Think heart attack, for instance. People don't complain of chest numbness.
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