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Hello, My Husband, 64. Woke Up This Morning With His
Question: Hello, my husband, 64. Woke up this morning with his right leg not function properly. He has had night leg cramps before. But none lately. Other than that he feels fine. He is on metformin, besoprolol fumarate and atorvastatin. Has had no recent medical issues.
Brief Answer:
This seems like a neurological symptom and stroke has to be ruled out
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service,
I carefully read your query and understand your concern.
A leg that is suddenly not cooperating is an indication of a potential neurological condition.
Due to him having diabetes and high blood pressure (according to the medications he is using), it is very important that he does a neurological exam and determine if this is a peripheral nerve condition or something central (a stroke or other brain lesions).
I would suggest you to send him to see a doctor as soon as possible to rule out the brain causes of the leg disfunction.
If it is found to be a peripheral condition, then other examinations may be done to specifically determine it and the proper treatment (but this is not so urgent).
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
This seems like a neurological symptom and stroke has to be ruled out
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service,
I carefully read your query and understand your concern.
A leg that is suddenly not cooperating is an indication of a potential neurological condition.
Due to him having diabetes and high blood pressure (according to the medications he is using), it is very important that he does a neurological exam and determine if this is a peripheral nerve condition or something central (a stroke or other brain lesions).
I would suggest you to send him to see a doctor as soon as possible to rule out the brain causes of the leg disfunction.
If it is found to be a peripheral condition, then other examinations may be done to specifically determine it and the proper treatment (but this is not so urgent).
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
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